blown
Pronunciation: [bloʊn]
Word
Context: “physical action”
(verb) the past participle form of blow, meaning to move air or to make something move by using your breath. It often refers to when wind moves something, like leaves on the ground.
Example
The wind has blown the leaves all over the yard.
Example
The leaves have not been blown away by the wind.
Example
What has blown through the trees today?
Context: “state or condition”
(adjective) describing something that is filled with air or has burst due to pressure. Like when a balloon pops or when something is unable to work because it has a problem.
Example
I found a blown tire on my bike this morning.
Example
My bicycle tires are not blown; they are still fully inflated.
Example
Is the balloon blown up or just resting on the table?
Context: “failure or loss”
(verb) to ruin or fail at something, usually because of a mistake or accident. If you blow something, you can no longer do it right.
Example
She has blown her chance to win the game by not practicing.
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He has not blown his chances; he still has opportunities to improve.
Example
What did you blow that made you lose the game?
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