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Definition blood in British English

blood noun

[uncountable] noun
/blʌd/
1

the red liquid that flows around inside your body

Example

Oxygen and other vital substances are all carried in the blood.

Example

His face was covered in blood.

Example

Have you ever given blood?

Synonyms and related words
A ABO system anticoagulant
2

the family, nation, or group that you belong to through your parents and grandparents

Example

They had royal blood in their veins.

Example

Like many Canadians, she had some Scottish blood.

3

used as a way of referring to violence and death

Example

Peace finally came, but a great deal of blood was lost in the process.

Example

a ruthless general with blood on his hands

Synonyms and related words
aggression brutalities bloodshed
4

if your blood is up, you feel extremely angry

Example

My father's blood is up. Don't approach him!

Definition blood in British English

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