Basic Details
Word: Blowing
Part of Speech: Verb (present participle of 'blow')
Meaning: To move air or gas with force from the mouth or by another means.
Synonyms: Puffing, gusting, exhaling
Antonyms: Sucking, inhaling
Idioms and Phrases
- Blowing off steam: To release pent-up energy or emotions. Example: "After a long week at school, he went for a run to blow off some steam."
- Blowing hot and cold: To change one's mind frequently or behave inconsistently. Example: "She was blowing hot and cold about going to the movie; one minute she was excited, and the next she wanted to stay home."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The wind was blowing gently through the trees, creating a soothing sound.
Example 2: He was blowing out the candles on his birthday cake while everyone sang.
Example 3: The football player kicked the ball so hard that it started blowing in the air.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the world's fastest wind was recorded at 253 miles per hour (407 kilometres per hour) during a tornado in Oklahoma in 1999? This shows just how powerful 'blowing' can be!
Famous Quote
"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." Lao Tzu. This quote reminds us that sometimes we must allow things to take their course, just as the blowing wind follows its own path.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "blowing" mean?
a) To breathe in
b) To move air or gas forcefully
c) To stand still
d) To eat food
Answer: b) To move air or gas forcefully
2. Which of these is a synonym of "blowing"?
a) Sucking
b) Puffing
c) Raining
d) Swimming
Answer: b) Puffing
3. Which of these is an antonym of "blowing"?
a) Gusting
b) Blowing away
c) Inhaling
d) Freezing
Answer: c) Inhaling
4. Which sentence uses "blowing" correctly?
a) The child is blowing bubbles in the park.
b) The child is blowing a book.
c) The child is blowing a mountain.
d) The child is blowing in the water.
Answer: a) The child is blowing bubbles in the park.
5. Which idiom means to release pent-up energy?
a) Blowing off steam
b) Blowing hot and cold
c) As brave as a lion
d) On cloud nine
Answer: a) Blowing off steam
