blowing
Blowing (noun) means the act of moving air or gas forcefully, as with the mouth, a machine, or the wind. Example: “The blowing of the autumn wind stripped the last leaves from the trees.”
How to use blowing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action of something blowing, like wind or a person exhaling forcefully.
Word forms
blowings plural
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The _____ of the autumn wind stripped the last leaves from the trees.
Etymology
From Old English blawung, the noun form of "blow."
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What does “blowing” mean?
The word “blowing” means the act of moving air or gas forcefully, as with the mouth, a machine, or the wind. In plain terms, the action of something blowing, like wind or a person exhaling forcefully.
How do you pronounce “blowing”?
“Blowing” is pronounced BLOH-ihng (/ˈbloʊ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “blowing” in a sentence?
Here is “blowing” used in a sentence: “The blowing of the autumn wind stripped the last leaves from the trees.”
What part of speech is “blowing”?
“Blowing” is a noun.
Where does the word “blowing” come from?
The word “blowing” comes from Old English. From Old English blawung, the noun form of "blow.".
Is “blowing” a common word?
“Blowing” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between blowing and breathing?
Breathing is the ordinary, often involuntary movement of air in and out of the lungs. Blowing is the act of moving air or gas forcefully, as with the mouth, a machine, or the wind, and it is deliberate and directed. You breathe automatically, but you blow on purpose.
Is blowing a noun or part of a verb?
Blowing works both ways. As a noun it names the act of moving air or gas forcefully, as in "the blowing of the wind." It is also the present participle of the verb "blow," used in continuous forms like "the wind is blowing."
What words commonly go with blowing?
Blowing often appears with the wind, as in "the wind is blowing," and with weather nouns like snow and dust in phrases such as "blowing snow." It also pairs with actions of the mouth or machines, as in "blowing bubbles" or "blowing air."
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