Blowing: meaning, definitions and examples

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blowing

 

[ หˆbloสŠษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action of wind

Blowing refers to the act of moving air with force from one place to another. This movement can be caused by natural forces such as wind or can be done purposefully by a person, such as blowing out candles or blowing into a wind instrument. In a broader sense, it also encompasses various actions where air is expelled, creating sound or stirring the environment. The intensity and direction of blowing can vary greatly, influencing weather patterns and environmental conditions.

Synonyms

breathing, exhaling, gusting, puffing

Examples of usage

  • The wind is blowing strongly today.
  • She was blowing on her hot soup to cool it down.
  • He is blowing into the microphone to test the sound.
  • The leaves are blowing across the yard.

Translations

Translations of the word "blowing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น soprando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‚เค‚เค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช blasen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghembus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dmuchanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท souffler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ soplar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผflemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู†ูุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ foukat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fรบkaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pihati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรกsa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏั€ะปะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฅแƒชแƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผflษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ soplar

Etymology

The word 'blowing' originates from the Old English term 'blฤwan', which means 'to blow'. This verb has Germanic roots, related to similar words in other Germanic languages such as 'blasen' in German and 'blasa' in Old Norse. Historically, the concept of blowing has been associated with various natural phenomena, including winds and breath. The usage of the word has evolved to encompass not only the physical act of expelling air but also metaphorical applications, such as blowing out candles during celebrations or the blowing of a whistle signaling an event. Over time, 'blowing' has become a common term in meteorology, music, and everyday language, reflecting the significance of air movement in numerous contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,723 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.