How Do You Spell BLOW OUT?

Pronunciation: [blˈə͡ʊ ˈa͡ʊt] (IPA)

The spelling of the English phrase "blow out" is a bit tricky when considering its pronunciation. The word "blow" is pronounced /bloʊ/ in American English and /bləʊ/ in British English, with a long vowel sound represented by the symbol /oʊ/ or /əʊ/. The word "out" is pronounced /aʊt/ in both American and British English, with a diphthong that represents the sounds /a/ and /ʊ/. When combined, "blow out" is pronounced /bloʊ aʊt/ in American English and /bləʊ aʊt/ in British English.

Meaning and Definition
Common Misspellings
Etymology
Idioms
Similar spelling words
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BLOW OUT Meaning and Definition

  1. Blow out

    verb (blō out)

    1. To extinguish or put out a flame, fire, or candle suddenly and forcefully, typically due to a strong gust of wind or a sudden burst of air. When the wind suddenly picks up, candles on a patio may blow out, leaving the area in darkness.

    2. To burst or rupture suddenly and forcefully, often leading to a complete failure or collapse. This can apply to various objects or structures, such as tires, pipes, or balloons. For example, when a tire blows out while driving, it can cause a sudden loss of control of the vehicle.

    3. To exhaust or use up completely, particularly in reference to one's energy, resources, or supplies. For instance, after a long day of physical activity, one's muscles may feel completely blown out.

    4. In sports, particularly in competition, to defeat an opponent decisively and often unexpectedly by a large margin. This can also refer to a particular player or team performing exceptionally well and overpowering their opponents. For instance, the underdog team blew out their rivals with a final score of 10-0.

    5. In the context of parties or celebrations, to celebrate extravagantly or excessively. This may involve excessive spending, indulging in excessive amounts of food or alcohol, or having an exceptionally lively and enjoyable time.

Common Misspellings for BLOW OUT

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Etymology of BLOW OUT

The term "blow out" has its roots in Old English and Middle English. The word "blow" in this context comes from the Old English word "blāwan", which meant "to bloom, blossom, or blow". It later developed into the Middle English word "blowen", which took on the meaning of "to inflate or puff up".

The addition of the word "out" likely refers to the dispersal or release of something with force. In Middle English, "out" was often used to denote the completion or intensification of an action. Thus, "blow out" came to mean the act of forcefully extinguishing something by blowing air on a flame or light.

Over time, the term "blow out" broadened in meaning to include other actions involving the forceful release or sudden burst of air, such as blowing out candles or tires.

Idioms with the word BLOW OUT

  • blow out sth The idiom "blow out something" typically means to extinguish or put out something by using a forceful burst of air, often through blowing. It can be used in a literal sense, such as blowing out a candle or blowing out a tire, or figuratively, such as blowing out a fuse or blowing out a competition.
  • blow out sb The idiom "blow out sb" typically means that someone has defeated or overwhelmed another person in a competition, altercation, or argument. It implies a strong and decisive victory or domination over someone.
  • blow out of the water The idiom "blow out of the water" means to defeat or surpass someone or something decisively or completely. It comes from naval warfare where ships were destroyed or disabled by cannon fire, causing them to sink or be scattered across the water surface. In a figurative sense, it refers to overpowering or overwhelming someone or something in a competition, argument, or performance.
  • blow out of proportion The idiom "blow out of proportion" means to exaggerate or make something seem more significant or serious than it actually is. It refers to magnifying or inflating the importance, significance, or consequences of a situation, event, or statement beyond its actual impact or relevance.
  • blow out The idiom "blow out" refers to extinguishing a flame or fire by blowing on it forcefully. It can also mean to defeat an opponent decisively or to surpass or excel in a particular activity or event.

Similar spelling words for BLOW OUT

Conjugate verb Blow out

CONDITIONAL

I would blow out
you would blow out
he/she/it would blow out
we would blow out
they would blow out

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be blowing out
you would be blowing out
he/she/it would be blowing out
we would be blowing out
they would be blowing out

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have blow out
you would have blow out
he/she/it would have blow out
we would have blow out
they would have blow out

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been blowing out
you would have been blowing out
he/she/it would have been blowing out
we would have been blowing out
they would have been blowing out

FUTURE

I will blow out
you will blow out
he/she/it will blow out
we will blow out
they will blow out

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be blowing out
you will be blowing out
he/she/it will be blowing out
we will be blowing out
they will be blowing out

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have blown out
you will have blown out
he/she/it will have blown out
we will have blown out
they will have blown out

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been blowing out
you will have been blowing out
he/she/it will have been blowing out
we will have been blowing out
they will have been blowing out

IMPERATIVE

you blow out
we let´s blow out

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to blow out

PAST

I blew out
you blew out
he/she/it blew out
we blew out
they blew out

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was blowing out
you were blowing out
he/she/it was blowing out
we were blowing out
they were blowing out

PAST PARTICIPLE

blown out

PAST PERFECT

I had blown out
you had blown out
he/she/it had blown out
we had blown out
they had blown out

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been blowing out
you had been blowing out
he/she/it had been blowing out
we had been blowing out
they had been blowing out

PRESENT

I blow out
you blow out
he/she/it blows out
we blow out
they blow out

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am blowing out
you are blowing out
he/she/it is blowing out
we are blowing out
they are blowing out

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

blowing out

PRESENT PERFECT

I have blown out
you have blown out
he/she/it has blown out
we have blown out
they have blown out

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been blowing out
you have been blowing out
he/she/it has been blowing out
we have been blowing out
they have been blowing out

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