blow

//bloʊ//
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Verb

blowInfinitive
blowPresent tense
blewPast tense
blownPast participle
blowingPresent participle
blowsThird-person singular
1

To move or cause air to move with force from the mouth or by natural movement.

The wind blew strongly all night.

2

To be moved by the wind or air current.

The leaves were blowing across the street.

3

To expel air from the mouth forcefully.

She blew on her hot soup to cool it down.

4

To make a sound by forcing air through an instrument or object.

He blew the whistle to start the game.

5

To explode, burst, or break suddenly.

The tire blew while I was driving on the highway.

6

To waste or squander an opportunity or money.

He blew his chance to get the job.

7

To leave or depart suddenly.

Let's blow this place and go somewhere more fun.

Noun

blowSingular
blowsPlural
1

A strong movement of air; wind.

A cold blow from the north made everyone shiver.

2

An act of blowing air from the mouth.

Give the candles a good blow to put them out.

Noun

blowSingular
blowsPlural
1

A hard hit or strike with a hand, weapon, or object.

He received a blow to the head.

2

A sudden shock or misfortune; a setback.

Losing his job was a terrible blow to him.