blest
gb/blˈɛst/ us/blˈɛst/
C1
Ingles
~ 28000
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective
literary
C1
property
1
very fortunate; lucky
Very lucky and happy because of something good in your life.
Padron ng paggamit:
be blest with [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes use "blest" in modern everyday writing instead of "blessed". In most current English, "blessed" is the normal form; "blest" sounds old-fashioned or poetic. Also, do not use "blest" as the past tense of "bless"; the correct form is "blessed" (e.g., "The priest blessed the child").
Mga kasingkahulugan
blessed (The normal modern spelling; used in both religious and everyday contexts.)
|
fortunate (Focuses on luck rather than any religious idea of being favored by God.)
Mga kasalungat
unfortunate (Describes someone who does not have good luck or good things in life.)
Mga kolokasyon
blest with
|truly blest
|feel blest
|count yourself blest
|blest beyond measure
Mga tema
emotions
|relationships
|religion
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- We are blest with three healthy children and a warm home.
- She felt blest to have work she truly loved.
- Many said he was blest with unusual talent and patience.
- In those difficult years, I counted myself blest to have such loyal friends.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I am blest with good friends.
- They feel blest to live in a safe town.
- She says she is blest with a kind boss.
- We are blest to have a job today.
adjective
literary
C2
property
2
holy; made sacred
Holy or very special to God.
Padron ng paggamit:
the blest [person/thing]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse this religious sense with the more general "fortunate" sense. When the word is used with clearly religious nouns like "saints", "Virgin", or "sacrament", it usually means "holy" rather than simply "lucky".
Mga kasingkahulugan
holy (The most common modern word for something religiously pure or sacred.)
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sacred (Emphasizes being set apart for religious use or deep respect.)
Mga kasalungat
profane (Describes things that are not holy and may even show a lack of respect for religious ideas.)
Mga kolokasyon
the blest Virgin
|the blest sacrament
|the blest saints
|the blest dead
Mga tema
religion
Mga Halimbawa
- Pilgrims came from many lands to kneel before the blest relic.
- The hymn praised the blest saints who watch over the faithful.
- They believed the river was blest and would guard the village from harm.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- People prayed before the blest image.
- The church kept one room for the blest bread and wine.
- In the story, the town stands on blest ground.
interjection
informal
C2
action
3
exclamation of surprise/annoyance
A mild exclamation to show surprise or anger, often said as "I'll be blest".
Padron ng paggamit:
"I'll be blest" (if [clause])
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may think this expression is common today. In modern English it sounds very old-fashioned; it is better to say things like "I'm surprised" or "I can't believe it" in everyday speech.
Mga kasingkahulugan
I'll be damned (Stronger and more offensive; "I'll be blest" is a softer, old-fashioned version.)
Mga kolokasyon
I'll be blest
|well, I'll be blest
Mga tema
emotions
|conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- "I'll be blest," he muttered when he saw the price on the label.
- "Well, I'll be blest if that isn't Tom!" she cried from the doorway.
- The old sailor shook his head and said, "I'll be blest, I've never seen waves like that."
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- "I'll be blest," he said when he saw the bill.
- "Well, I'll be blest if it isn't my old teacher!"
- The man looked at the broken car and said, "I'll be blest."
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
blest
IPA
GB/blˈɛst/
US/blˈɛst/
Mga pantig at diin
blest (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (blest)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: blest
- Comparative: blester
- Superlative: blestest
Mga kaugnay na salita
Mga ekspresyon
be blest with
1/bˈi blˈɛst wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
literary
be fortunate to have something
To be very lucky to have something good.
Mga Halimbawa
- She is blest with a loving family and good health.
- The village is blest with rich soil and plenty of water.
- I count myself blest with friends who stand by me.
I'll be blest
1/ˈaɪl bˈi blˈɛst/
fixed phrase
informal
mild exclamation of surprise
An old-fashioned way to say you are very surprised or cannot believe something.
Mga Halimbawa
- "I'll be blest," she whispered when she saw snow in April.
- "I'll be blest," he said, "I never thought you'd come back."
the blest
1/ðə blˈɛst/
fixed phrase
literary
people in heaven
People who are in heaven and happily with God.
Mga Halimbawa
- The hymn spoke of the blest who sing forever before the throne.
- In the poem, the blest look down with gentle smiles on those still on earth.