blew
English meaning: Blew
Definition
Past tense of 'blow': to have moved air, as the wind did or with the mouth.
Example
“The strong wind blew all night and scattered fallen leaves across the entire quiet street.”
Another example: “He blew it during the interview by arriving late and forgetting the manager's name.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Past tense of 'blow', used for past movement of air ('the wind blew hard') or past acts of blowing ('she blew out the candles'). Everyday register. Note: 'blew' (past) sounds like 'blue'; 'blown' is the past participle. Informal sense: 'he blew it' means he failed.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old English 'blēow', past tense of 'blāwan' (to blow).
Synonyms
- gusted
- puffed
- wafted
- gushed
- streamed
- drifted
Related Words
Common Collocations
- blew out
- blew up
- blew away
- blew over
- blew his chance
- wind blew
Word Forms
blow (v); blew; blown; blowing; blow (n); blower (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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