blowing
word · lemma: blow
/ˈbɫoʊɪŋ/
BLOH-ing
/blˈəʊɪŋ/
BLOH-ing
Definition
The present participle of 'blow'. It can mean moving air from your mouth, or describe wind moving strongly.
Usage & Nuances
Most often appears in continuous tenses: 'is blowing'. Common patterns: 'blowing out candles', 'wind is blowing', 'blowing bubbles'. Don't confuse it with slang uses of 'blow' like 'blow money' or 'blow up'.
Spanish: soplando - haciendo vientoPortuguese (BR): soprando - ventandoPortuguese (PT): a soprar - a ventarChinese (Simplified): 吹 - 刮风Chinese (Traditional): 吹 - 刮風Hindi: फूँकना - हवा चलनाArabic: ينفخ - تهبّ الرياحBengali: ফুঁ দিচ্ছে - বাতাস বইছেRussian: дующий - дуетJapanese: 吹いているVietnamese: đang thổiKorean: 불고 있는Turkish: esiyor - üflüyorUrdu: پھونک رہا ہے - چل رہی ہے (ہوا)Indonesian: meniup
Example Sentences
The wind is blowing hard today.
basic
She is blowing bubbles in the park.
basic
He is blowing out the candles.
basic
Cold air was blowing through the open window all night.
natural
Who's blowing the whistle outside?
natural
The fan kept blowing papers off my desk.
natural