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blown

The correct spelling is blown.

How to pronounce blown

/bləʊn/
verb

IPA: /bləʊn/

Say it like: Blo-wn

The correct spelling is blown. To produce an air current. For example: "Blow the dust off that book and open it up."

Usage Examples

Blow the dust off that book and open it up.

The leaves blow through the streets in the fall.

to blow the fire

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To produce an air current.
  2. 2.To propel by an air current.
  3. 3.To be propelled by an air current.
  4. 4.To create or shape by blowing; as in to blow bubbles, to blow glass.
  5. 5.To force a current of air upon with the mouth, or by other means.

adjective

  1. 1.Distended, swollen or inflated
  2. 2.Panting and out of breath
  3. 3.(of glass) Formed by blowing
  4. 4.Under the influence of drugs, especially marijuana.
  5. 5.Stale; worthless

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