blow
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
3 de 5The 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.
The leaves were blown across the courtyard during the storm.
The leaves were blown across the courtyard during the storm.
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
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
The wind is starting to blow harder now that the sun has set.
everydayThe wind is starting to blow harder now that the sun has set.
The leaves were blown across the courtyard during the storm.
formalThe leaves were blown across the courtyard during the storm.
I can't believe I blew the audition; I was so nervous.
informalI can't believe I blew the audition; I was so nervous.
When the internal pressure exceeds the safety threshold, the relief valve will blow to prevent an explosion.
academicWhen the internal pressure exceeds the safety threshold, the relief valve will blow to prevent an explosion.
Market analysts fear that the sudden change in policy might blow the merger deal.
businessMarket analysts fear that the sudden change in policy might blow the merger deal.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
blow your mind
blow your mind
blow off steam
blow off steam
blow the whistle
blow the whistle
Frequentemente confundido com
Blue is a color, while blow is the action of moving air; they are homophones in some dialects but different parts of speech.
Flow refers to the continuous movement of liquid or traffic, whereas blow specifically involves air or gas.
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.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'blowed' as the past tense; however, the correct forms are 'blew' (past) and 'blown' (past participle).
Dica de memorização
Think of 'blowing' out birthday candles—you are using a current of air to move or change something.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old English 'blāwan', meaning to blow, breathe, or make a sound with a horn.
Padrões gramaticais
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
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