blow on
A2 neutral transitive
In simple words
To breathe air out through your mouth directly at something.
Literal meaning: Completely transparent — to blow air in the direction of something.
Meanings
1 A2 neutral
To direct a stream of air from one's mouth at something in order to cool or dry it.
"Wait — the soup is too hot. Blow on it a little first."
2 A2 neutral
To direct breath at something to keep it alight or make it burn more strongly.
"He knelt down and blew on the embers to revive the campfire."
Usage notes
Very straightforward and transparent. Used for cooling hot food, warming cold hands, starting a fire, or playing an instrument. Everyday vocabulary appropriate for all ages.
Commonly used with
food soup hands fire embers dice candle
Forms
Base
blow on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
blows on
he/she/it
Past simple
blew on
yesterday
Past participle
blown on
have + pp
-ing form
blowing on
continuous
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Synonyms
breathe on puff on exhale on fan cool
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