blow — to move air or wind forcefully
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to move air or wind forcefully
Pronunciation (IPA): /bloʊ/
Example Sentences
- My mom will blow up if she sees my messy room again.
- I always blow out all my birthday candles in one breath to make my wish come true.
- The news of failing the exam was a real blow to his confidence.
blow
VERB[/bloʊ/]
to move air or wind forcefully
The autumn wind began to blow leaves across the empty schoolyard.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English blāwan, which shares a common Germanic root meaning to produce air or wind sound. The term has onomatopoetic characteristics, imitating the sound of wind or breath being expelled.
Breakdown
Old English blāwan → Middle English blowen → Modern English blow. The root blāw- carries the fundamental sense of producing air current or breathing force, with the final -n reflecting the Old English infinitive ending.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom will blow up if she sees my messy room again.”
“I always blow out all my birthday candles in one breath to make my wish come true.”
“The news of failing the exam was a real blow to his confidence.”
“Don't blow your money on expensive coffee every day!”
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