A strong wind blew the leaves away.
A strong wind blew the leaves away.
English
blow
bloʊ
Meaning: to move and make currents of air
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | blow |
| 3rd person singular present | blows |
| Present participle | blowing |
| Past | blew |
| Will future | will blow |
| Going-to future | going to blow |
| Imperative negative | don't blow / do not blow |
Example sentences
The wind is blowing hard today.
The wind is blowing hard today.
The wind blew gently through the trees.
The wind blew gently through the trees.
A gentle breeze blew across the garden.
A gentle breeze blew across the garden.
The old fuse blew during the storm, so the kitchen went dark.
The old fuse blew during the storm, so the kitchen went dark.
Usage Notes
Used when air is moving. It describes both the action of the wind and someone pushing air out of their mouth.
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