How Do You Spell BLOWING?

Pronunciation: [blˈə͡ʊɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "blowing" is spelled with the letter combination "ow" which can make two different sounds in English. In this case, "ow" is pronounced as a dipthong, /oʊ/, which is a combination of the vowel sounds /o/ and /ʊ/. The first vowel sound is open and pronounced in the back of the mouth, while the second sound is shorter and pronounced in the middle of the mouth. Together, they create the sound of "blowing". The spelling of this word can be tricky for English learners because "ow" can also be pronounced as a long "o".

BLOWING Meaning and Definition

1. Blowing is a verb that refers to the act of producing a current of air or another gas by means of an exhalation or forcefully expelling air through the mouth or a device. This can involve either a gentle exhale or a more forceful blast. It is commonly associated with the action of creating wind or causing air to move in a particular direction.

   Blowing can also describe the process of making or producing a sound by blowing into or across a musical instrument, such as blowing into a saxophone or flute to play a melody. It can signify the act of creating musical notes or sounds through the movement of air within the instrument.

   In addition, blowing can be used to describe the dispersal of something in a forceful or aggressive manner. For example, blowing can refer to the dispersal of seeds or pollen by the wind or the spreading of dust or sand particles by a strong gust. It can also relate to the emission or release of gas, smoke, steam, or other substances through an opening or vent, such as a chimney blowing smoke or a train whistle blowing steam.

   Furthermore, blowing can be used in a metaphorical sense to indicate the display or exhibition of a particular quality or characteristic, particularly when done in an exaggerated or boastful manner. For instance, someone "blowing their own trumpet" means they are excessively praising or promoting themselves.

Top Common Misspellings for BLOWING *

• blowinmg 23.076923%
• gblowing 15.3846153%
• blowning 15.3846153%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for BLOWING

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• Alowinge
• daowing
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• Kloking
• Bluwinge
• BytWing
• bltwing

Etymology of BLOWING

The word "blowing" comes from the Middle English word "blowen", which derives from the Old English word "blawan". The Old English term "blawan" originally meant "to emit a gust of wind or air". It is believed to have Indo-European roots and is related to other Germanic languages such as Old High German "blāʒan" and Dutch "blazen". The word has undergone various transformations over time, but its basic meaning, related to the action of emitting air forcefully, has remained consistent.

Idioms with the word BLOWING

• be blowing in the wind The idiom "be blowing in the wind" refers to an idea, question, or concern that remains unresolved or unanswered. It suggests that the subject is constantly changing or undetermined, akin to the direction of something being blown by the wind.
• blowing up The idiom "blowing up" usually refers to an intense and sudden increase in size, popularity, attention, or importance. It can also be used to describe a situation or an object becoming more significant, significant, or influential.
• see how the wind is blowing The idiom "see how the wind is blowing" means to assess or gauge current circumstances or public opinion in order to determine the most advantageous course of action. It implies being observant and adaptable to changing situations in order to make informed decisions.
• the way the wind is blowing The idiom "the way the wind is blowing" refers to keeping up with or being aware of current trends, opinions, or popular sentiment surrounding a particular topic or issue. It suggests being attuned to the prevailing direction or mood of public opinion or societal norms in order to make informed judgments or decisions.
• see which way the wind is blowing The idiom "see which way the wind is blowing" means to assess the current situation or trends in order to determine the most advantageous course of action. It refers to paying attention to the prevailing opinions, attitudes, or circumstances before making a decision or forming an opinion.
• which way the wind is blowing The idiom "which way the wind is blowing" means to assess or determine a situation by observing the current trends, attitudes, or opinions. It refers to being aware of the prevailing circumstances or mood in order to make decisions or predictions accordingly.

Similar spelling words for BLOWING

• Pilling,
• nose-blowing,
• guitar-playing,
• piano-playing,
• blank-verse,
• belong,
• leg-pulling,
• planck,
• Blanc-manger,
• pauling,
• blencoe,
• Blanc,
• Bailing,
• polangui,
• glass-blowing,
• blong,
• Baling,
• Bowelling,
• Palling,
• wide-plank,
• bullying,
• hair-pulling,
• blank-book,
• Ice-blink,
• belang,
• max-planck-institut,
• Belaying,
• Wire-pulling,
• high-blowing,
• blank-faced,
• Boweling,
• pealing,
• billing-billing,
• bluing,
• polonica,
• max-planck-gesellschaft,
• piling,
• plonko,
• Pooling,
• re-playing,
• bowling-alley,
• POLANG,
• Palenque,
• blanke,
• blinker,
• paling,
• bulling,
• bling!,
• bulaong,
• blown,
• balanghai,
• boiling-water,
• glowing,
• Polling,
• pollenca,
• polanco,
• Blink-eyed,
• bawling-out,
• palanca,
• re-plying,
• polenghi,
• soap-boiling,
• blang,
• poker-playing,
• planica,
• bowing,
• blenko,
• blankie,
• bilonog,
• peleng,
• max-planck,
• bilang,
• stage-playing,
• Paulinique,
• fill-in-the-blank,
• billung,
• playing-field,
• re-pealing,
• dis-boweling,
• palahniuk,
• pulong,
• bellying,
• Pillowing,
• boiling,
• Blanca,
• bilingue,
• bilonick,
• blank-eyed,
• plank-bed,
• bilanga,
• blunck,
• dis-playing,
• playing,
• snow-blink,
• bolong,
• Blank-credit,
• Belying,
• Plank-sheer,
• Baling-paper,
• anti-bullying,
• flowing,
• polyonychia,
• Balling,
• chess-playing,
• crystal-balling,
• palang,
• cyber-bullying,
• polignac,
• bolonka,
• blankety-blank,
• Blowing-machine,
• blunk,
• bluewing,
• balangay,
• belnick,
• palinka,
• palanga,
• belling,
• peeling,
• Palanka,
• whistle-blowing,
• blank,
• Baling-press,
• football-playing,
• behling,
• inter-playing,
• pulling,
• plink,
• card-playing,
• test-playing,
• blowing up,
• Bellanca,
• long-playing,
• plunk,
• Blanka,
• multi-plying,
• Plongh-alms,
• Bealing,
• playing-cards,
• lawn-bowling,
• out-playing,
• Bewailing,
• plowing,
• role-playing,
• Balling-gun,
• bling-bling,
• balling-iron,
• bawling-outs,
• max-planck-institute,
• planyc,
• pelling,
• Puling,
• bailong,
• blanc-mange,
• blink,
• game-playing,
• Bolting,
• blahnik,
• pawling,
• bellowing,
• billing,
• Blenk,
• pelinka,
• blink-182,
• blueing,
• bowling,
• poulenc,
• blinky,
• mind-blowing,
• blinkie,
• palaung,
• order-blank,
• polling-booth,
• balink,
• bawling,
• point-blank,
• blinking,
• blank-check,
• Bolling,
• plank,
• balanga,
• belenkaya,
• under-playing,
• sugar-boiling,
• plonk,
• mont-blanc,
• pollinic,
• over-playing,
• Poling,
• BLING,
• non-playing,
• boiling-hot,
• blangah,
• Plying,
• billowing,
• post-playing,
• blanco,
• blanik,
• balanic,
• de-ploying,
• blinks,
• slowing.

Plural form of BLOWING is BLOWINGS

Conjugate verb Blowing

CONDITIONAL

I would blow

we would blow

you would blow

he/she/it would blow

they would blow

FUTURE

I will blow

we will blow

you will blow

he/she/it will blow

they will blow

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have blown

we will have blown

you will have blown

he/she/it will have blown

they will have blown

PAST

I blew

we blew

you blew

he/she/it blew

they blew

PAST PERFECT

I had blown

we had blown

you had blown

he/she/it had blown

they had blown

PRESENT

I blow

we blow

you blow

he/she/it blows

they blow

PRESENT PERFECT

I have blown

we have blown

you have blown

he/she/it has blown

they have blown

I am blowing

we are blowing

you are blowing

he/she/it is blowing

they are blowing

I was blowing

we were blowing

you were blowing

he/she/it was blowing

they were blowing

I will be blowing

we will be blowing

you will be blowing

he/she/it will be blowing

they will be blowing

I have been blowing

we have been blowing

you have been blowing

he/she/it has been blowing

they have been blowing

I had been blowing

we had been blowing

you had been blowing

he/she/it had been blowing

they had been blowing

I will have been blowing

we will have been blowing

you will have been blowing

he/she/it will have been blowing

they will have been blowing

I would have blown

we would have blown

you would have blown

he/she/it would have blown

they would have blown

I would be blowing

we would be blowing

you would be blowing

he/she/it would be blowing

they would be blowing

I would have been blowing

we would have been blowing

you would have been blowing

he/she/it would have been blowing

they would have been blowing