Definitions and Examples of inflated, expanded, blown up
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Filled with air or gas, often to an excessive degree.
Example
The balloon was so inflated that it burst when he tried to blow it up further.
Made larger or more extensive; increased in size or scope.
Example
The company's expanded operations led to a significant increase in profits.
blown up
Filled with air or gas to the point of bursting or exploding.
Example
The tire was blown up too much and it burst on the highway.
Key Differences: inflated vs expanded vs blown up
- 1Inflated refers to something that is filled with air or gas, often excessively.
- 2Expanded describes something that has increased in size or scope.
- 3Blown up is used to describe something that has been filled with air or gas to the point of bursting or exploding.
Effective Usage of inflated, expanded, blown up
- 1Inflate Objects: Use inflated to describe objects that are filled with air or gas.
- 2Describe Growth: Use expanded to describe growth in size or scope.
- 3Discuss Explosions: Use blown up to describe objects that have been filled with air or gas to the point of bursting or exploding.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of unflated are inflated, expanded, and blown up. These words describe the opposite state of being deflated or not filled with air. Use these words to describe inflated objects, growth in size or scope, and explosions.
