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blow2
- pronunciation:
- blo
- phrases:
- blow over, blow up
- features:
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
blows, blowing, blew, blown |
| definition 1: |
to be in swift motion.
The wind blew all night.- similar words:
- breeze, flow, storm
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| definition 2: |
to be carried along by the wind.
My cap blew into the water.- synonyms:
- drift
- similar words:
- ride
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| definition 3: |
to force air out of the mouth.
She blew on the baby's fingers to warm them.- synonyms:
- exhale, expire
- similar words:
- pant, puff
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| definition 4: |
to make a sound when air is forced through.
At twelve o'clock, the whistle blew.- similar words:
- blare, blast, sound, toot, whistle
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| definition 5: |
to burst or stop working from being filled or used too much.
My tire blew yesterday.I hope the lights don't blow during this storm.- similar words:
- burn out, burst, bust, explode, pop
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| definition 6: |
to move or force along by means of an air current.
The wind blew the raked leaves into the street.- similar words:
- drift, fan
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| definition 7: |
to cause to make a sound by forcing air through.
Blow your horn, and I'll play my drums.- synonyms:
- toot
- similar words:
- blare, blast, sound, whistle
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| related words: |
expire, fail, lose, muddle, stream, waste |
| phrase: |
blow over |
| phrase: |
blow up |
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