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."
blow on
A2 neutral transitive
To direct a stream of air from the mouth onto something.
In plain English
To breathe air out through your mouth directly at something.
What does "blow on" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
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."
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
Completely transparent — to blow air in the direction of something.
Actually means
To breathe air out through your mouth directly at something.
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "blow on"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
food soup hands fire embers dice candle
How to conjugate "blow on"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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breathe on cool exhale on fan puff on
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