Definitions

1. noun

a current of air, especially one that is strong or violent, or a sudden burst of air

“The storm brought a strong blow to the city.”

2. verb

to move or cause to move with a sudden force, often in a specific direction

“She blew the leaves off the ground with a single gesture.”

3. verb

to breathe out, especially heavily or with a loud sound

“He blew out the candles on his birthday cake.”

4. verb

to cause something to expand or grow, often by adding air or heat

“The fire blew up the balloon to twice its size.”

5. noun

a sudden change in the weather, often bringing strong winds or heavy rain

“The forecast warned of a severe blow that would hit the area in the evening.”

6. verb

to extinguish a flame by blowing on it

“She blew out the flame on the stove.”

7. verb

to produce a sound by blowing air through a tube or reed

“He blew a tune on the trumpet.”

8. verb

to waste or spend money or resources foolishly

“The company blew all its money on a bad investment.”

9. verb

to tell or inform someone about something

“He blew the whistle on the corruption in the company.”

10. noun

a sudden release of energy or excitement, often causing a strong reaction

“The crowd felt a blow when their favorite team lost the game.”