Blow
/bloʊ/
Definitions
3 meaningsTo cause air to move forcefully.
/bloʊ/
To move air forcefully.
The wind blew the leaves away.
💡 Simply: To push air out forcefully.
More Examples
She blew out the candles.
How It's Used
"The wind blew strongly."
To hit or strike with force.
/bloʊ/
To strike or hit forcefully.
The car blew a tire.
💡 Simply: To hit something hard.
More Examples
The bomb blew up the building.
How It's Used
"He blew his opponent a hard punch."
A forceful movement of air.
/bloʊ/
A forceful stream of air.
He felt a sharp blow on his face.
💡 Simply: A strong gust of wind.
More Examples
The blow from the hammer shattered the glass.
How It's Used
"A sudden blow of cold wind."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
blow a fuse
To lose one's temper; to become very angry.
"He blew a fuse when he saw the mess."
From Old English *blāwan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch blazen and German blasen.
The word 'blow' has been used in various contexts throughout history, from its literal meaning to figurative uses in literature.
Memory tip
Think of blowing bubbles – a forceful expulsion of air.
Word Origin
"To cause air to move"