blow
blow
bloʊ
blow
British pronunciation
/bləʊ/

Definition & Meaning of "blow"in English

to blow
01

to exhale forcefully through the mouth

Intransitive: to blow | to blow on sth
to blow definition and meaning
example
Examples
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.
02

(of wind or an air current) to move or be in motion

Intransitive
to blow definition and meaning
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Examples
A gentle wind blew, making the lake's surface ripple.
She let the cool breeze blow through her hair.
03

to spend money recklessly or extravagantly

Transitive: to blow money on sth
to blow definition and meaning
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Examples
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.
04

to make a mess of or ruin something, often through reckless actions or poor decision-making

Transitive: to blow sth
to blow definition and meaning
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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.
05

to be propelled, carried, or moved by the force of the wind or an air current

Intransitive
example
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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.
06

to produce a sound through passage of air through a hollow space

Intransitive
example
Examples
In the distance, a train's whistle blew.
The steam engine on the antique locomotive blew as the pressure reached a critical point.
07

to burst or rupture as a result of internal pressure, overheating, or excessive force

Intransitive
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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.
08

to show off or boast

Intransitive: to blow about sth
example
Examples
Tina had a tendency to blow about her academic achievements.
At social gatherings, he could n't resist blowing about his luxurious lifestyle.
09

to expose or inform on someone, revealing their secrets, actions, or wrongdoings

Transitive: to blow a secret or disguise
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The undercover agent was careful not to blow his colleague's cover during the high-stakes operation.
The gossip columnist could n't resist the temptation to blow the celebrity's secret engagement, causing a media frenzy.
10

to let pause, usually to catch one's breath or take a momentary break

Intransitive
example
Examples
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.
11

(of insects) to lay eggs or larvae

Transitive: to blow eggs or larvae
example
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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.
12

to cause motion or displacement of objects or substances through the flow of air

Transitive: to blow sb/sth somewhere
example
Examples
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.
13

to depart or leave a place, often suddenly or without prior notice

Intransitive
Transitive: to blow a place
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Examples
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.
14

to force air to move toward or through something, often with a strong or directed flow

Transitive: to blow air onto sth
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Examples
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.
15

to play or produce sound from a wind instrument by expelling air into or through it

Intransitive: to blow into a wind instrument
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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.
16

to produce sound by expelling air through a tube or similar structure

Transitive: to blow a whistle, horn, etc.
example
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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.
17

to be very undesirable, disappointing, or unpleasant

Intransitive
example
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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. "
18

to waste or use up money quickly or foolishly

SlangSlang
example
Examples
He blew his paycheck on shoes.
Do n't blow all your cash at the casino.
01

used to express disappointment or frustration

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blow definition and meaning
example
Examples
Blow! The concert got canceled at the last minute.
Blow! I ca n't believe I missed the train again.
Blow
01

a hard stroke with a hand, fist, or weapon

02

an impact (as from a collision)

03

an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

04

an unpleasant or disappointing surprise

05

forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth

06

cocaine, usually in powder form, often snorted

SlangSlang
example
Examples
He got a gram of blow from his friend before the party.
Some people snort blow to stay awake at night.
07

a strong current of air

blow
01

in a provocative manner

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