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Dominik Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Blink or wink

We blinked / winked when the lights came on in the cinema.

Which ward to choose? What is the difference bettwen these words.

Thanks in advance!
  

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Blinking is done with both eyes at the same time. Winking is done with just one eye. Usually blinking is an automatic reaction to something (like sudden light, or something moving quickly towards your face) and winking is done on purpose.

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  • Blinking is done with both eyes at the same time.
  • Winking is done with just one eye.
  • Usually blinking is an automatic reaction to something (like sudden light, or something moving quickly towards your face) and winking is done on purpose.
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Blinking is done with both eyes at the same time. Winking is done with just one eye. Usually blinking is an automatic reaction to something (like sudden light, or something moving quickly towards your face) and winking is done on purpose.
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Thanks for this clarification.
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