vein
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A blood vessel that carries blood from the body back toward the heart.
Synonyms and antonyms
Antonyms
Usage notes
In everyday speech, 'vein' is often used loosely for any blood vessel, though technically it's arteries that carry blood away from the heart.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "You can often see _____ as faint blue lines through the skin on the back of your hand."
Answer: vein
In your own words, what does "vein" mean?
A blood vessel that carries blood from the body back toward the heart.
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