Definition

A very brief moment when someone closes and opens their eyes quickly.

Example

She noticed the change in his expression in the blink of an eye.

Conversation

Did you see how quickly he made that decision?

Yeah, it was like he decided in the blink of an eye!

Exactly! It felt like it was just an eyeblink moment.

Totally! Sometimes things happen so fast, you barely notice.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Eyeblink → It is formed from "eye" (from Old English "ēage", meaning the organ of sight) and "blink" (from Middle English "blinken", meaning to close the eyelids quickly). The word "eyeblink" refers to the quick closing and opening of the eyelids, specifically involving the eye.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'eye' as the organ of sight and 'blink' as the action of quickly closing the eyelids. This helps you remember that an eyeblink is the quick action of closing and opening the eye.

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