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blown
blohn
Blown (adjective) means Swollen or puffed up, as if filled with air. Example: “The tyre looked blown and ready to burst.”
adjective
1
Swollen or puffed up, as if filled with air.
"The tyre looked blown and ready to burst."
2
Out of breath after physical exertion.
"I felt completely blown after sprinting up all four flights of stairs."
"The footballers were blown by the end of extra time."
"By the top of the hill the runners were completely blown."
3
Having failed or gone wrong.
"Our holiday plans were blown when the airline cancelled every flight."
"She felt the whole project was blown after the server crashed."
"The deal was blown after the investors pulled out at the last minute."
4
High on drugs, especially cannabis (slang).
"He admitted he was blown before the interview and could barely focus."
How to use blown
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed for things that are swollen, someone out of breath, a plan that has failed, or (slang) someone high on drugs.
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Meaning depends heavily on context — "blown tyre," "blown deal," and "blown out of his mind" all mean very different things.
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Etymology
Past participle of "blow," from Old English blawan.
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What does “blown” mean?
The word “blown” means swollen or puffed up, as if filled with air. In plain terms, used for things that are swollen, someone out of breath, a plan that has failed, or (slang) someone high on drugs.
How do you pronounce “blown”?
“Blown” is pronounced blohn (/bloʊn/ in IPA).
How do you use “blown” in a sentence?
Here is “blown” used in a sentence: “The tyre looked blown and ready to burst.”
What part of speech is “blown”?
“Blown” is an adjective.
Where does the word “blown” come from?
The word “blown” comes from Old English. Past participle of "blow," from Old English blawan.
Is “blown” a common word?
“Blown” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “blown” have?
“Blown” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: swollen or puffed up, as if filled with air.
What is the difference between 'blown' and 'blew'?
'Blew' is the simple past tense of 'blow,' as in 'the wind blew all night.' 'Blown' is the past participle, used with a helping verb, as in 'the fuse has blown' or 'she was blown away.'
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