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blowing

Pronunciation: [ˈbloʊɪŋ]

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

Context: “weather”

(verb) to move air or other gases. It's what happens when the wind pushes air around, making it feel cooler or moving leaves on trees.

Example

The wind is blowing gently today, making it a nice day to be outside.

Example

If it wasn't blowing at all, the air would feel hot and stuffy.

Example

Can you feel the wind blowing in your hair?

Context: “action”

(verb) to create a sound by forcing air out of your mouth. This can happen when you blow into a whistle or just blow to cool off your food.

Example

She is blowing the birthday candles on her cake.

Example

He didn't blow into the trumpet correctly, so it didn't make any sound.

Example

What happens when you blow really hard into the flute?

Context: “air movement”

(noun) the action of moving air. This can be used to describe strong winds or soft breezes.

Example

The blowing of the wind made the leaves dance around in the park.

Example

There was no blowing at all, and it felt very still outside.

Example

What is the blowing sound that we hear from the trees?

How to pronounce blowing

Pronunciation: [ˈbloʊɪŋ]

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