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Meaning of blow
to produce a current of air from the mouth or lungs
Etymology of blow
The word "blow" has its roots in Old English "blāwan", which is also the source of the Modern English word "blow"
This Old English word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "blēaniz", which is also the source of the Modern German word "bläsen"
The Proto-Germanic word "blēaniz" is thought to be derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "bʰleh₂-", which carried a sense of "to swell" or "to blow"
Synonyms
blast
gust
gale
puff
breeze
wind
storm
hurricane
typhoon
cyclone
squall
blast
waft
sigh
whisper
murmur
hiss
whoosh
zip
zoom
rush
surge
stream
jet
beam
burst
explosion
boom
bang
clap
crack
pop
smack
thud
hit
strike
knock
tap
pat
rap
blowout
bluster
brag
boast
crow
gloat
swell
inflate
expand
enlarge
increase
amplify
magnify
exaggerate
overstate
hyperbolize
Definitions
- to produce a current of air from the mouth or lungs, typically in order to cool oneself or to extinguish a flame
- * to move or be moved by a current of air, typically with force or speed
- * to make a loud, intense sound, typically in order to attract attention or express emotion
Usage Examples
- The athlete took a deep breath and prepared to blow the whistle to start the game
- * The strong wind began to blow, causing the trees to sway violently
- * The musician took a deep breath and began to blow into the trumpet, producing a loud, clear sound