What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
splurge
Example
I decided to splurge on a designer handbag for my birthday. [splurge: verb]
Example
After saving up for months, I finally went on a splurge and booked a first-class flight to Paris. [splurge: noun]
blow
Example
He blew all his savings on a night of gambling at the casino. [blew: past tense]
Example
I really blew my chance to impress the boss during the meeting. [blew: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Blow is more commonly used than splurge in everyday language, especially in the context of financial mistakes or failures. Splurge is less common and usually reserved for describing a deliberate and enjoyable expenditure of money.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between splurge and blow?
Both splurge and blow are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
