Blew: meaning, definitions and examples

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blew

 

[ bluห ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Blew is the past tense of the verb 'blow', which means to push air out of the mouth with force. This action can be used in various contexts, such as blowing out candles, blowing wind, or producing sound by forcing air through an instrument. The term can also refer to the movement of air caused by natural elements, as in 'the wind blew softly.' Overall, it conveys an action that involves movement and energy.

Synonyms

blast, exhale, whoosh

Examples of usage

  • She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
  • The wind blew fiercely during the storm.
  • He blew into the trumpet to play a tune.

Translations

Translations of the word "blew" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น soprou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‚เค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช blies

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghembuskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะผัƒั…ะฝัƒะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dmuchnฤ…ล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนใ„ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท souffla

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ soplรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผfledi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆ์–ด๋„ฃ์—ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ foukal

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fรบkal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pihal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรฉs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏั€ะปะตะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ›แƒแƒ˜แƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผfรผrdรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ soplรณ

Etymology

The word 'blew' originates from the Old English term 'blฤwan', which means 'to blow' or 'to breathe.' Its roots can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic '*blฤ“(a)wลnฤ…', demonstrating similar meanings of blowing or breathing across various Germanic languages. Over time, the verb evolved in usage and form, with its past tense being 'blew' which has been consistently used since Middle English. The sound of blowing air has been a natural and essential action in human communication, represented linguistically through the word 'blow' and its variations. Its usage can be found in various expressions and cultural references, showcasing its versatility in describing actions that involve air movement.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,392 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.