blew

blew

The wind blew the colorful kite high into the sky.

Definition

Verb (past tense of blow): - To produce an air current: "blew" is the simple past tense of "blow," meaning to expel air from the mouth or to be moved by wind. - To be carried by the wind: It can describe something being moved or displaced by air movement. - To burst or explode: In informal use, it can mean to cause something to break apart with force (e.g., a fuse or tire).

Usage Examples
  • (She used her breath to extinguish the flames.)
  • (Air movement carried the leaves.)
  • (The tire burst suddenly.)
Advanced Usage

  • "blew one's top": to become extremely angry.

    • He blew his top when he heard the news. (He became very angry and lost his temper.)

  • "blew a fuse": to become very upset or angry, or to cause an electrical failure.

    • The power went out because the circuit blew a fuse. (The electrical safety device failed.)

  • "blew smoke": to boast or exaggerate.

    • He blew smoke about his achievements, but nobody believed him. (He exaggerated or lied.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Blow (verb, present tense): to expel air or be moved by wind.
    • I blow air into the balloon every day. (Present tense action.)
  • Blown (past participle): used with helping verbs like "have" or "had."
    • The wind has blown the papers away. (Completed action.)
  • Blower (noun): a device that produces a current of air.
    • The blower on the furnace is broken. (A machine for moving air.)
Synonyms
  • Puffed: expelled air in short bursts.
  • Gusted: moved by a strong wind (often used for gusts).
  • Burst: broke apart suddenly (for explosion sense).
Phrasal Verbs

  • Blew out: to extinguish or to burst outward.

    • She blew out the match. (Extinguished it.)
    • The tire blew out on the highway. (Burst suddenly.)

  • Blew up: to explode or to cause to explode.

    • The bomb blew up the building. (Exploded it.)
    • He blew up at the criticism. (Became very angry.)
Related Idioms

  • Blew it: failed at a task or missed an opportunity.

    • I really blew it when I forgot the appointment. (Failed due to a mistake.)

  • Blew off steam: released pent-up energy or frustration.

    • He went for a run to blow off steam after work. (Relieved stress.)