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vein

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /veɪn/

KK: /ven/

noun
Definition

A tube in the body that carries blood to the heart, or a line or pattern in materials like wood or marble.


Example

The doctor examined the patient's vein to check for any issues with blood flow.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever noticed the beautiful vein patterns in that marble table?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's amazing how nature creates such details.
Sloth A
I wonder if they have any significance or just look cool.
Sloth B
I think they just add character, like a unique story in every piece.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
artery
channel
streak
Antonyms
blockage
obstruction
void
transitive verb
Definition

To decorate or supply something with lines or patterns that resemble veins.


Example

The artist decided to vein the sculpture with intricate designs.


Tense Forms

Past: veined

Past Participle: veined


Conversation
Sloth A
I saw a beautiful piece of art today that had a unique way to vein the colors.
Sloth B
That sounds interesting! How did they do it?
Sloth A
They used different techniques to vein the paint, creating depth.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

Vein → The word 'vein' originates from Latin 'vena', meaning a blood vessel or channel. It refers to the tubes that carry blood back to the heart.

Memory Tip

Think of 'vena' as a channel for blood — that's why 'vein' refers to the blood vessels in your body.

Visually Confused Words
venin
vei
vernin
vermin
verine
verdin
invein
averin
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
line
mark
trace
Antonyms
erase
remove
obliterate