Blow

The term "blow" can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here are some of the most common meanings:

To exert force by expelling air: When you blow, you expel air from your mouth or another opening, often forcefully. This can be used to cool something hot, make a musical instrument produce sound, or blow out candles on a birthday cake.

To strike with force: In a physical sense, "blow" can refer to a strike or impact, such as a punch or a blow from a hammer.

To cause to move or sway: In a figurative sense, "blow" can mean to cause something to move or sway, like blowing wind making tree branches sway.

To squander or waste: In slang, "blow" can also mean to squander or waste something, often referring to money or an opportunity. For example, "He blew all his savings on a vacation."

To fail or make a mistake: Similarly, "blow" can be used to describe a situation where someone fails or makes a significant mistake, as in "He blew the presentation."

To inhale drugs: In the context of drug use, "blow" is sometimes used as slang for inhaling cocaine.

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Show 20 examples with the word blow

20 examples of sentences using the word "blow" in different contexts:

The wind began to blow fiercely, bending the trees.
She gave the birthday candles a gentle blow, and they all went out.
He delivered a powerful blow to the punching bag during his workout.
The boxer was knocked out with a single blow to the jaw.
The storm was so strong that it could blow the roof off the house.
She blew on her soup to cool it down before taking a sip.
The referee blew the whistle to stop the soccer match.
The sudden gust of wind almost blew my hat away.
The explosion was so powerful that it could blow out windows.
He felt a sense of relief when he finally blew the dust off his old books.
She couldn't resist blowing bubbles with her chewing gum.
The musician can blow into the saxophone and create beautiful melodies.
The detective knew he had to blow the case wide open with new evidence.
His reckless spending habits would eventually blow through his savings.
The team was devastated when they blew a crucial play in the game.
The whistle blew, signaling the start of the race.
The cold weather made her fingers numb when she blew on them.
When he opened the door, a strong gust of wind blew through the room.
The young child learned how to blow a kiss to his grandmother.
The car's engine started to make strange noises, and black smoke began to blow from the exhaust.

These sentences demonstrate various uses of the word "blow" in different contexts, including weather, physical actions, sound production, and more.