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blast

 

[ blɑːst ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

explosive sound

To explode or destroy something with a sudden and powerful force.

Synonyms

burst, detonate, explode

Examples of usage

  • The bomb blast destroyed the entire building.
  • The dynamite blast could be heard from miles away.
Context #2 | Noun

explosive sound

A sudden and powerful explosion or a strong gust of air or wind.

Synonyms

bang, burst, explosion

Examples of usage

  • We heard a loud blast coming from the fireworks display.
  • The blast of wind knocked over the trees.

Translations

Translations of the word "blast" in other languages:

🇵🇹 explosão

🇮🇳 विस्फोट

🇩🇪 Explosion

🇮🇩 ledakan

🇺🇦 вибух

🇵🇱 eksplozja

🇯🇵 爆発 (ばくはつ)

🇫🇷 explosion

🇪🇸 explosión

🇹🇷 patlama

🇰🇷 폭발 (pokbal)

🇸🇦 انفجار

🇨🇿 výbuch

🇸🇰 výbuch

🇨🇳 爆炸 (bàozhà)

🇸🇮 eksplozija

🇮🇸 sprenging

🇰🇿 жарылыс

🇬🇪 აფეთქება

🇦🇿 partlayış

🇲🇽 explosión

Etymology

The word 'blast' originated from the Old English word 'blǣst', meaning a blowing or a puff of air. Over time, the meaning of 'blast' expanded to include explosive sounds and powerful forces. The word has been used in various contexts, from describing natural phenomena like wind blasts to destructive explosions. Today, 'blast' continues to be a versatile word used to convey sudden and forceful actions or events.

See also: blasted, blasting, blasts.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,636 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.