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blow

Pronunciation: [/bloʊ/]

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blow: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use blow in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “physical action”

(verb) to move air forcefully with your mouth or a fan. It can also mean to move or be moved by the wind.

Example

She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.

Example

He tried to blow a bubble, but it kept popping.

Example

Can you blow a bubble with gum?

Context: “impact”

(verb) to cause harm or trouble. It can also mean to damage something with an explosive force.

Example

The storm blew down trees in the neighborhood.

Example

She didn't want to blow her cover and reveal her secret identity.

Example

Did the wind blow any branches off the tree?

Context: “physical action”

(noun) a sudden burst of air. It can also mean an instance of operation of something like a fuse.

Example

With a single blow, he knocked down the tower of blocks.

Example

She was disappointed when she missed the final blow in the game.

Example

How strong was the wind during the storm, based on the number of blows you felt?

How to pronounce blow

Pronunciation: [/bloʊ/]

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