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Blew

🇬🇧 UK //bluː// 🇺🇸 US //blu//

Meaning of Blew

Past tense of blow; to have moved air forcefully.

In simple words: Made a sound or moved air

Blew in a sentence

• She blew out the candles on her cake.
• The wind blew fiercely all night long.
• He blew a kiss to his partner from across the room.
• The whistle blew, signaling the end of the game.
• The leaves blew across the pavement in the autumn wind.

How to use Blew

Used to describe the action of air moving or making a sound. Commonly used in descriptions of weather or actions involving breath.

Grammar pattern

blew + object

Memory hint

Imagine a balloon 'blew' up and went flying away in the wind.

Related words

Collocations with Blew

• blew the whistle
• blew a kiss
• blew out candles

Synonyms for Blew

• exhaled
• wafted
• gushed

Opposites of Blew

• sucked
• held

Common mistakes with Blew

• Confused with 'blue' (color) due to similar sound.
• Used in the present tense instead of past ('blow' instead of 'blew').

Frequently asked questions about Blew

What does Blew mean?

Made a sound or moved air

What is the definition of Blew?

Past tense of blow; to have moved air forcefully.

How do you use Blew in a sentence?

She blew out the candles on her cake.

Can you give another example of Blew?

The wind blew fiercely all night long.

What are synonyms for Blew?

Common alternatives include exhaled, wafted, gushed.

What is the opposite of Blew?

Opposite meanings include sucked, held.

What words go with Blew?

It commonly pairs with blew the whistle, blew a kiss, blew out candles.

What are common mistakes when using Blew?

Confused with 'blue' (color) due to similar sound. Used in the present tense instead of past ('blow' instead of 'blew').

How do you pronounce Blew?

US: //blu//, UK: //bluː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Blew?

Used to describe the action of air moving or making a sound. Commonly used in descriptions of weather or actions involving breath.