Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

blew

verb
/bluː/
Definition
The past tense of the verb ‘blow’, which refers to the action of moving air or causing something to move through the air.
Examples
  • The wind blew fiercely last night, knocking down branches.
  • She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
  • The storm blew in from the west, bringing heavy rain.
Meaning
To have caused air or wind to move in a certain direction.
Synonyms
  • puffed
  • gushed
  • whistled