blow
Third Person
blows
Present Participle
blowing
Past Tense
blew
Past Participle
blown
1
to exhale forcefully through the mouth
- She blew on her cup of hot tea to cool it down before taking a sip.
- The trumpet player took a deep breath and blew, producing a melodious sound.
- The magician held a deck of cards and blew on them, causing one card to rise and float in the air.
- He blew on the dice for good luck before rolling them across the table.
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2
(of wind or an air current) to move or be in motion
- A gentle wind blew, making the lake's surface ripple.
- She let the cool breeze blow through her hair.
- She opened the window to let the fresh air blow in.
- The strong gusts of wind blew away the laundry from the line.
- The wind began to blow strongly, shaking the tree branches.
3
to spend money recklessly or extravagantly
transitive
- After receiving his bonus, Tom decided to blow it on an impromptu weekend getaway to a luxurious resort.
- She blew her entire month's salary on designer shoes and accessories.
- Ignoring his budget, John decided to blow a significant portion of his savings on the latest electronic gadgets.
- In the excitement of the moment, the newlyweds blew their wedding gift money on a spontaneous trip around the world.
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4
to make a mess of or ruin something, often through reckless actions or poor decision-making
transitive
- In a moment of frustration, Sarah's impulsive outburst threatened to blow her chances of securing the important business deal.
- The student's decision to procrastinate until the last minute blew any chance of submitting a well-researched and polished assignment.
- The executive's inappropriate comments during the meeting threatened to blow the company's reputation.
- The teenager's decision to throw a party while his parents were away had the potential to blow their trust.
- The manager's failure to communicate crucial information to the team had the potential to blow the entire project.
5
to be propelled, carried, or moved by the force of the wind or an air current
- As the storm approached, the curtains in the open window billowed and blew wildly.
- The sailor adjusted the sails to catch the wind and allow the boat to blow across the water.
- The autumn leaves twirled and blew around in a whirlwind, creating a colorful dance.
- The hair of the cyclist blew behind them as they rode fast downhill, propelled by the air resistance.
6
to produce a sound through passage of air through a hollow space
- In the distance, a train's whistle blew.
- The steam engine on the antique locomotive blew as the pressure reached a critical point.
- The child happily inflated the balloon and let it go, giggling as it began to blow around the room.
- The sailor pulled the ship's horn, causing it to blow loudly.
7
to burst or rupture as a result of internal pressure, overheating, or excessive force
- The overinflated balloon finally blew when the children added one too many breaths.
- As the glassblower worked on a delicate piece, a sudden temperature change caused the glass to blow.
- The tire on the bicycle blew when it hit a sharp object on the road.
- The scientist warned against exceeding the recommended pressure, as it could cause the glass container to blow.
8
to show off or boast
- Tina had a tendency to blow about her academic achievements.
- At social gatherings, he couldn't resist blowing about his luxurious lifestyle.
- Instead of modestly accepting praise, the coworker tended to blow about his career accomplishments.
- The musician couldn't help but blow about his musical talents.
9
to expose or inform on someone, revealing their secrets, actions, or wrongdoings
transitive
- The undercover agent was careful not to blow his colleague's cover during the high-stakes operation.
- The gossip columnist couldn't resist the temptation to blow the celebrity's secret engagement, causing a media frenzy.
- In the world of cyber espionage, one wrong move could blow an operative's carefully crafted online alias.
- The detective knew that any inconsistency in behavior could blow his disguise and compromise the mission.
10
to let pause, usually to catch one's breath or take a momentary break
- Hiking up the steep trail, the group stopped to blow at the summit.
- During the intense workout, the fitness instructor encouraged the participants to blow between sets.
- After dancing energetically for hours, the partygoers found a quiet corner to blow and recharge.
- The swimmer emerged from the water and had to blow before heading back into the pool for another lap.
11
(of insects) to lay eggs or larvae
transitive
- The female butterfly carefully chose a leaf on which to blow her eggs.
- The stagnant water in the old tire became an ideal breeding ground as mosquitoes chose to blow their larvae in the standing water.
- The orb-weaving spider constructed an intricate web to blow her eggs.
- The decomposing matter attracted flies that chose to blow their eggs.
12
to cause motion or displacement of objects or substances through the flow of air
transitive
- The wind picked up and blew the hat off the woman's head.
- The teacher asked the students to blow the dust off their textbooks before beginning the lesson.
- The mechanic used a compressed air gun to blow debris and dirt out of the engine compartment
- The wind blew the sand across the beach, creating mesmerizing patterns on the surface.
13
to depart or leave a place, often suddenly or without prior notice
- After the argument, she decided it was time to blow and left the party.
- Feeling overwhelmed by the city life, Jake decided to blow and move to the countryside.
- In the middle of the night, the restless traveler decided to blow the hotel and continue the journey under the moonlight.
- Realizing he was running late, Mark had to blow the office to catch his flight.
- As the storm approached, residents were advised to blow the coastal areas for their safety.
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14
to force air to move toward or through something, often with a strong or directed flow
transitive
- To speed up the drying process, the artist used a fan to blow air onto the freshly painted canvas.
- The artist skillfully used an airbrush to blow fine mist onto the canvas.
- After a shower, she plugged in the hairdryer and blew warm air onto her wet hair to dry it quickly.
15
to play or produce sound from a wind instrument by expelling air into or through it
- The jazz musician took center stage and skillfully blew into his trumpet.
- The talented flutist blew gently into the silver flute, creating a cascade of delicate notes.
- The traditional musician stood proudly, blowing into the bagpipes
- In the dimly lit jazz club, the saxophonist blew passionately into his instrument.
16
to produce sound by expelling air through a tube or similar structure
transitive
- The referee blew the whistle to signal the end of the game.
- As the train approached the station, the engineer blew the whistle, warning passengers and pedestrians of its imminent arrival.
- The ship captain blew the horn as the vessel departed from the harbor.
- At the start of the workday, the factory manager blew the siren, signaling employees to begin their shifts.
- To celebrate the occasion, partygoers blew on colorful horns
17
to be very undesirable, disappointing, or unpleasant
- After investing two hours in the film, the unexpected and poorly executed ending truly blew.
- When their weekend camping trip got canceled due to bad weather, he sighed and said, "Well, that blows."
- Spending weeks on a group project only to have it fall apart at the last minute really blows.
- Sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic during rush hour truly blows.
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18
to waste or use up money quickly or foolishly
- He blew his paycheck on shoes.
- Don't blow all your cash at the casino.
- She blew a fortune on that trip.
- I can't believe I blew fifty bucks on junk food.
- They blew their savings in one weekend.