B2 verb Neutro

blow

/bloʊ/

To move along or be carried by a current of air, or to force air out through the mouth. In academic and technical contexts, it often describes the movement of gases under pressure or the sudden failure of a mechanical component.

Exemplos

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1

The wind is starting to blow harder now that the sun has set.

The wind is starting to blow harder now that the sun has set.

2

The leaves were blown across the courtyard during the storm.

The leaves were blown across the courtyard during the storm.

3

I can't believe I blew the audition; I was so nervous.

I can't believe I blew the audition; I was so nervous.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
blow
Verb
blow
Adjetivo
blown
Relacionado
blower
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'blowing' out birthday candles—you are using a current of air to move or change something.

Quiz rápido

The strong winds _____ several trees down during the hurricane last night.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: blew

Exemplos

1

The wind is starting to blow harder now that the sun has set.

everyday

The wind is starting to blow harder now that the sun has set.

2

The leaves were blown across the courtyard during the storm.

formal

The leaves were blown across the courtyard during the storm.

3

I can't believe I blew the audition; I was so nervous.

informal

I can't believe I blew the audition; I was so nervous.

4

When the internal pressure exceeds the safety threshold, the relief valve will blow to prevent an explosion.

academic

When the internal pressure exceeds the safety threshold, the relief valve will blow to prevent an explosion.

5

Market analysts fear that the sudden change in policy might blow the merger deal.

business

Market analysts fear that the sudden change in policy might blow the merger deal.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
blow
Verb
blow
Adjetivo
blown
Relacionado
blower

Colocações comuns

wind blows wind blows
blow a fuse blow a fuse
blow a whistle blow a whistle
blow out of proportion blow out of proportion
blow a chance blow a chance

Frases Comuns

blow your mind

blow your mind

blow off steam

blow off steam

blow the whistle

blow the whistle

Frequentemente confundido com

blow vs blue

Blue is a color, while blow is the action of moving air; they are homophones in some dialects but different parts of speech.

blow vs flow

Flow refers to the continuous movement of liquid or traffic, whereas blow specifically involves air or gas.

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Notas de uso

Use 'blow' to describe natural air movement or the act of exhaling forcefully. In figurative use, it often implies wasting an opportunity or making a major mistake.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'blowed' as the past tense; however, the correct forms are 'blew' (past) and 'blown' (past participle).

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'blowing' out birthday candles—you are using a current of air to move or change something.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Old English 'blāwan', meaning to blow, breathe, or make a sound with a horn.

Padrões gramaticais

Irregular verb: blow, blew, blown Often followed by prepositions like 'away', 'out', or 'up' Can be used transitively (blow the whistle) or intransitively (the wind blows)
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Contexto cultural

The phrase 'blow the whistle' comes from sports but is widely used in Western culture to describe exposing corruption or illegal activity.

Quiz rápido

The strong winds _____ several trees down during the hurricane last night.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: blew

Palavras relacionadas

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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