💨blow

verb, noun
/bloʊ/

Meaning

To move air, or to send out a stream of air from the mouth.
to move air; to explode; to waste an opportunity
to move air forcefully; to expel air from mouth

Example Sentences

The wind blew the papers off the table.

The wind blows through the trees.

The wind blows strongly today.

Example Expressions

blow off steam

Synonyms

gust, puff, exhale, strike, blast, breathe, explode, waste
Entry 1
gust, puff, exhale, strike, blast
Entry 2
gust, breathe, explode, waste
Entry 3
gust, puff, exhale, breathe

Antonyms

inhale, calm, suck, preserve, draw in
Entry 1
inhale, calm
Entry 2
inhale, suck, preserve
Entry 3
inhale, suck, draw in

Collocations

blow away, blow out, blow up, blow over, blow hard, blow whistle, blow out candles
Entry 1
blow away, blow out, blow up, blow over
Entry 2
blow away, blow up, blow out, blow hard
Entry 3
blow away, blow hard, blow whistle, blow out candles

More Example Sentences

The wind is blowing.

Protecting whistleblowers is a moral duty because they act in the public interest.

Related Vocabularies

to fail to hit, reach, or meet; to feel the absence of someone or something
to put on (an article of clothing); also used as a title for a respected person
to respond to someone or something
To shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.
As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.
To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.

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