blown in English
- blown⇄adj. in bloom; fully opened.
- blown⇄adj. 1. out of breath; exhausted.
Ex. a blown horse.
2. tainted by flies; tainted; stale; flyblown.
3. shaped by blowing.
Ex. blown glass.
4. (of cattle, sheep, and other ruminants) having the stomach distended by gorging - blown⇄blown (1), adjective, verb.
- blown⇄blown (2), verb, adjective.
verb the past participle of blow (3).
blown in Marathi मराठी
Blown
Part of Speech
Adjective, Verb (past participle of 'blow')
Pronunciation
/bloʊn/
Definitions
- Adjective: Describing something that has been moved or shaped by wind or air.
- Adjective: Describing a state where something has been destroyed or spoiled due to force or impact, often used metaphorically (e.g., a blown opportunity).
- Verb: Past participle of "blow," meaning to expel air forcefully, to move in the wind, or to cause something to be displaced.
Usage Examples
- The blown leaves scattered across the yard.
- She had a blown tire on her way to work.
- The decision was a blown chance at success.
- The whistle had blown signaling the end of the game.
Etymology
The word "blown" comes from the Old English "blown," the past participle of the verb "blow," which means "to expel air" or "to be moved by wind." The term evolved to take on metaphorical meanings in various contexts, including the expression "blown opportunity" in the 20th century.
Synonyms
- Deflated
- Destroyed
- Ruined
- Exhaled
- Dispersed
Antonyms
- Inflated
- Fixed
- Preserved
- Untouched
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Inflado | in-flah-do |
| French | Soufflé | soo-flay |
| German | Geblasen | ge-bla-zen |
| Italian | Soffiato | so-fee-ah-to |
| Portuguese | Soprada | so-pra-da |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 吹过 | chuī guò |
| Japanese | 吹かれた | fukareta |
| Korean | 불어서 | beur-eo-seo |
| Russian | Продуто | pro-doo-to |
| Arabic | مُنفَجِر | munfajir |
| Hindi | फूका हुआ | phookaa huaa |
| Bengali | ফোঁকা | phoŋka |
| Tamil | பாராய்ந்த | pāṟāynta |
| Telugu | పాడిన | pāḍina |
| Malayalam | ചിതറിച്ച | citaṟicca |
| Gujarati | ફૂકેલા | phūkelā |
| Punjabi | ਫੂਕਿਆ ਹੋਇਆ | phūki'ā ho'i'ā |
| Marathi | फुकलेला | phuklelā |
| Odia | ଫୁକିଥିବା | phukithibā |
| Sinhala | බෝලූ | bōlū |
| Urdu | پھونک دیا | phoonk diya |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- American English: /bloʊn/
- British English: /bləʊn/
- Australian English: /bloʊn/
Historical Usage
The term "blown" has been in use for centuries, originally to describe the act of expelling air or gas. Over time, its use expanded to include a variety of contexts, from describing natural phenomena (like wind-blown sand) to metaphorical expressions such as "blown opportunity" in the 20th century.
Cultural Nuances
The phrase "blown" often carries a sense of destruction or finality, particularly in contexts like "blown up" or "blown away." In many cultures, it may symbolize something irrevocably changed, such as a lost chance or a broken object. It is commonly used in casual speech, especially when describing unexpected or dramatic changes.
More Information
The word "blown" represents a variety of concepts, from physical processes like wind or breath to more abstract uses involving loss or failure. Its versatility makes it a key term in both casual and formal language, with applications spanning everything from natural phenomena to emotional expressions of disappointment or surprise.