Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bleed
verb
/bliːd/
Definition
To lose blood as a result of injury or damage.
Examples
- The doctor said I might bleed a little after the surgery.
- He accidentally cut his finger and started to bleed.
- The patient was advised to apply pressure to stop the bleeding.
Meaning
Bleed refers to the process in which blood escapes from the circulatory system, typically due to a cut, injury, or wound.
Synonyms
- drain
- lose blood
- hemorrhage
