BLOW

BLOW 1 syllable

B1 · Intermediate 📏 4 letters 🎲 Scrabble 9 ✅ valid word

Useful in everyday and work contexts.

noun
  1. a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
  2. an impact (as from a collision)
  3. an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes
  4. an unpleasant or disappointing surprise

💬 Examples

  • "a blow on the head"
  • "the bump threw him off the bicycle"
  • "something that is thwarting or frustrating"
  • "it came as a shock to learn that he was injured"

🔗 Similar words

bumpreversereversalsetbackblack_eyeshock
verb
  1. exhale hard
  2. be blowing or storming
  3. free of obstruction by blowing air through
  4. be in motion due to some air or water current

💬 Examples

  • "blow on the soup to cool it down"
  • "The wind blew from the West"
  • "blow one's nose"
  • "The leaves were blowing in the wind"

🔗 Similar words

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