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blur

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/blɜːr/ · blur

To make or become unclear, indistinct, or blurred.

Meanings

verbformal

To make or become unclear, indistinct, or blurred.

کسی چیز کو غیر واضح یا دھندلا کرنا یا ہونا۔

دھندلا

dhundla

Synonyms

dimsmudgeobscureمدھمدھندلامحو

Antonyms

clarifydefineilluminateواضح کرناتعریف کرناچمکانا

Common Collocations

  • blur the lines
  • blurred vision
  • blurred memories

Example Sentences

The photograph was too bright, causing the details to blur.

تصویر بہت روشن تھی، جس کی وجہ سے تفصیلات دھندلا گئیں۔

Tasveer bohat roshan thi, jis ki wajah se tafseelat dhundla gayi.

As he grew older, his memories began to blur.

جیسے جیسے وہ بزرگ ہوا، اس کی یادیں دھندلی ہونے لگی۔

Jaise jaise woh buzurg hua, us ki yaadein dhundli hone lagi.

The artist used a technique to blur the background.

فنکار نے پس منظر کو دھندلا کرنے کی تکنیک استعمال کی۔

Fankaar ne pas manzar ko dhundla karne ki technique istemal ki.

Easily Confused With

fuzz:While 'fuzz' refers specifically to a soft, blurred outline or surface, 'blur' is broader and means to make indistinct.
nounformal

A state of unclear vision; a vague or indistinct outline.

غیر واضح بصارت کی حالت؛ ایک مبہم یا دھندلی شکل۔

دھندلاپن

dhundlapan

Synonyms

obscurityvaguenessconfusionغیر واضحیمبہمیتپریشانی

Antonyms

claritysharpnessdefinitionوضاحتتیزائیتعریف

Common Collocations

  • a blur of colors
  • in a blur
  • through the blur

Example Sentences

The landscape appeared as a blur in the distance.

زمین کا منظر دور سے دھندلا نظر آیا۔

Zameen ka manzar door se dhundla nazar aaya.

She tried to focus, but everything was still a blur.

اس نے توجہ مرکوز کرنے کی کوشش کی، لیکن سب کچھ اب بھی دھندلا تھا۔

Us ne tawajjo markaz karne ki koshish ki, lekin sab kuch ab bhi dhundla tha.

The motion of the car created a blur of surroundings.

گاڑی کی حرکت نے گرد و نواح کا دھندلا سا منظر تخلیق کیا۔

Gaari ki harkat ne gird o nawahi ka dhundla sa manzar takhleek kiya.

Easily Confused With

haze:'Haze' refers specifically to reduced visibility due to atmospheric conditions, while 'blur' is about unclear outlines or images.

Word Family

blurry
adjectiveدھندلا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of how a camera might blur an image if it's not focused.

Imagine looking through a foggy glass where everything appears unclear.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

تُو نے دیکھا نہیں، سائے کا دھندلا پن میری آنکھوں میں ہے اپنی ہی روشنائی کا گزر

Tu ne dekha nahi, saaye ka dhundla pan Meri aankhon mein hai apni hi roshnai ka guzar

You did not see, the blurriness of the shadow; my eyes hold the passage of my own light.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دھندلے پانی میں مچھلی پکڑنا آسان ہے

Dhundle paani mein machhli pakarna aasan hai

It's easy to catch fish in muddy waters.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "blur" — to make indistinct

First known use: 19th century

The term 'blur' dates back to the late 19th century, originally meaning to make something less distinct visually.