blow

[bloʊ]

blow Definition

• 1. to move and make currents of air, or to be moved or make something move on a current of air
• 2. to cause something to explode or break into small pieces
• 3. to hit someone with the hand or a weapon

Using blow: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blow" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The wind is blowing hard today.

• Example

  The explosion blew out all the windows in the building.

• Example

  He blew on his soup to cool it down.

• Example

  The boxer was blown away by his opponent's punch.

blow Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for blow

• puff
• hit
• knock
• blast
• strike

Antonyms for blow

• inhale
• suck

Phrases with blow

• blow one's mind

  to cause someone to feel overwhelmed or amazed

  Example

  The concert was so amazing, it blew my mind.

• blow off steam

  to do something to release energy or tension

  Example

  After a long day at work, he likes to go to the gym to blow off steam.

• blow hot and cold

  to keep changing one's opinion or attitude about something

  Example

  I can't tell if she likes me or not, she keeps blowing hot and cold.

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Summary: blow in Brief

The verb 'blow' [bloʊ] refers to moving air or causing something to move on a current of air, as well as causing something to explode or hitting someone. It includes phrases like 'blow one's mind,' meaning to overwhelm or amaze, and 'blow off steam,' meaning to release energy or tension. 'Blow' also has the idiomatic expression 'blow hot and cold,' which means to keep changing one's opinion or attitude about something.