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blow

 

[ bləʊ ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

wind

To move air from one place to another, especially using your mouth or by wind.

Synonyms

breathe, exhale, puff

Examples of usage

  • She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
  • The wind blew the leaves off the trees.
Context #2 | Verb

explosion

To cause something to burst or explode by using air or force.

Synonyms

burst, detonate, explode

Examples of usage

  • The terrorists blew up the building.
  • He blew the balloon until it popped.
Context #3 | Noun

punch

A hard hit with a fist or object.

Synonyms

hit, punch, strike

Examples of usage

  • He gave him a blow to the face.
  • The boxer delivered a powerful blow to his opponent.

Translations

Translations of the word "blow" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sopro

🇮🇳 फूँक

🇩🇪 blasen

🇮🇩 tiupan

🇺🇦 дути

🇵🇱 dmuchać

🇯🇵 吹く (ふく)

🇫🇷 souffle

🇪🇸 soplo

🇹🇷 üflemek

🇰🇷 불다 (bulda)

🇸🇦 نفخ (nafkh)

🇨🇿 foukat

🇸🇰 fúkať

🇨🇳 吹 (chuī)

🇸🇮 pihati

🇮🇸 blása

🇰🇿 үрлеу

🇬🇪 დაბერვა (daberva)

🇦🇿 üfürmək

🇲🇽 soplo

Etymology

The word 'blow' has Old English origins, coming from the Proto-Germanic word 'blawan'. It has been used in English for centuries to describe the action of moving air or causing something to burst. The various meanings and nuances of 'blow' have evolved over time, reflecting changes in language and society.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,409, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.