Basic Details
Word: Blowing
Part of Speech: Verb (present participle of "blow")
Meaning: Moving air or something being moved by air; to expel air from the mouth or to be carried along by the wind.
Synonyms: Gusting, puffing, drifting, breezing
Antonyms: Still, calm, motionless
Idioms and Phrases
- Blowing in the wind: Something that is uncertain or unresolved. Example: "His future plans are still blowing in the wind."
- Blow away: To impress greatly or to move something forcefully. Example: "The singer's performance completely blew us away."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The wind was blowing so hard that the trees were bending.
Example 2: She stood on the cliff, blowing bubbles into the sea breeze.
Example 3: The leaves were blowing across the street in the autumn wind.
Fun Fact
The word "blow" comes from the Old English *blwan*, meaning "to produce a current of air." Interestingly, it has many metaphorical uses, such as "blow your mind" or "blow it out of proportion."
Famous Quote
"The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind." Bob Dylan
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "blowing" mean?
a) Running fast
b) Moving air or expelling air
c) Speaking quietly
d) Sleeping soundly
Answer: b) Moving air or expelling air
2. Which of these is a synonym of "blowing"?
a) Still
b) Gusting
c) Resting
d) Blocking
Answer: b) Gusting
3. Which is an antonym of "blowing"?
a) Breezing
b) Drifting
c) Calm
d) Puffing
Answer: c) Calm
4. Which sentence uses "blowing" correctly?
a) The blowing cat sat quietly in the corner.
b) He was blowing into the balloon to inflate it.
c) They blowing the homework every night.
d) We blowing to the market now.
Answer: b) He was blowing into the balloon to inflate it.
5. What does the idiom "blowing in the wind" mean?
a) Something uncertain or unresolved
b) A windy day
c) A sudden decision
d) A strong wind pushing things away
Answer: a) Something uncertain or unresolved
