Blown: meaning, definitions and examples

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blown

 

[ bloสŠn ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

past participle

Blown is the past participle of the verb 'blow.' It refers to the action of moving air or another substance with force, often resulting in movement or change in position. In a broader context, it can also refer to the act of creating something by forcing air into it, such as blowing up a balloon. Additionally, it can describe something that has been damaged or destroyed by an explosion or strong wind. The term is commonly used in both literal and figurative senses.

Synonyms

dispersed, driven, exhaled, puffed, vented.

Examples of usage

  • The leaves had blown away in the wind.
  • The candle was blown out during the storm.
  • The balloon was blown up for the party.
  • Debris was blown across the street.
  • His plans were blown apart by the unexpected news.
Context #2 | Adjective

informal usage

In informal contexts, 'blown' can describe someone who is exhausted, overwhelmed, or defeated. It conveys a sense of being spent or having lost motivation. For example, after a long day at work or an intense workout, a person might say they are 'blown.' This usage reflects a state of physical or emotional depletion.

Synonyms

defeated, drained, exhausted, overwhelmed, spent.

Examples of usage

  • After that workout, I'm completely blown.
  • I felt blown after dealing with all the paperwork.
  • She's blown from studying all night.
  • He was blown when he heard the news.
  • We were all blown by the unexpected turn of events.

Translations

Translations of the word "blown" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น explodido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคฎเคพเค•เคพ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช explodiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meledak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฑัƒั…ะฝัƒะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wybuchniฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ˆ†็™บใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท explosรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ explosionado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท patlamฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํญ๋ฐœํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ูุฌุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vybuchlรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vybuchnutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ˆ†็‚ธ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ eksplodiran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sprengdur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒคแƒ”แƒ—แƒฅแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ patlayan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ explotado

Etymology

The word 'blown' originates from the Old English term 'blฤwan,' which means 'to blow.' This term can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *blลwลnฤ…, which is the basis for related words in other Germanic languages. Over time, 'blow' has evolved in usage, spanning both its literal meaning of moving air and numerous idiomatic expressions. The past participle 'blown' gained popularity throughout the Middle Ages, as the various forms of 'blow' adapted into English vernacular. The evolution of the word reflects a broader shift in language as English absorbed elements from its Germanic roots and other languages, leading to the words we use today.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,376 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.