What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “blow”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “blow”

The antonyms of blow are suck and inhale. The antonym suck refers to drawing in air or other substances, while inhale specifically refers to breathing in air.

Explore all Antonyms of “blow”

• inhale
• suck

Definitions and Examples of suck, inhale

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

suck

Draw in air or another substance through the mouth.

Example

The vacuum cleaner can suck up dirt and debris from the floor.

inhale

Breathe in air or another substance.

Example

The doctor instructed the patient to inhale deeply and exhale slowly.

Key Differences: suck vs inhale

• 1. Suck is used to describe drawing in air or other substances through the mouth, while blow describes expelling air out of the mouth.
• 2. Inhale specifically refers to breathing in air, while blow can refer to expelling air in various ways, such as blowing out candles or blowing up a balloon.

Effective Usage of suck, inhale

• 1. Physical Actions: Use blow to describe expelling air, and suck or inhale to describe drawing in air or other substances.
• 2. Breathing Exercises: Use inhale to instruct someone to breathe in air deeply.
• 3. Everyday Life: Use blow to describe everyday actions like blowing out candles or blowing up a balloon.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of blow are suck and inhale. Use suck to describe drawing in air or other substances through the mouth, and inhale to specifically refer to breathing in air. Use blow to describe expelling air out of the mouth, and use it to describe everyday actions like blowing out candles or blowing up a balloon.