What does BLOWN mean?

Definition of Blown

1. Parts of Speech: Blown is the past participle of the verb "blow". It can also be used as an adjective.

2. Definition: As a verb, "blow" means to move air or another gas in a particular direction. As an adjective, "blown" means having been moved by the wind or having burst open.

3. Pronunciations: In the US, "blown" is pronounced as "blōn" and in the UK, it is pronounced as "bləʊn".

4. Origin and Usage: The word "blow" has Old English origins, and it has been used in the English language since the 12th century. "Blown" is commonly used in the context of wind or air movement, such as "the blown leaves" or "the blown sand". It is also used to describe something that has burst open, such as "the blown tire".

5. Synonyms: Synonyms for "blown" as an adjective include "burst", "exploded", "ruptured", and "split". As a verb, synonyms for "blow" include "exhale", "puff", "whistle", and "fan".

6. Related Words: Related 5 letter words to "blown" include "blows", "bowel", "brown", "crown", and "flown".

7. Example Sentences:

• The wind had blown the leaves off the trees.
• The balloon had blown up to a huge size.
• The blown tire caused the car to swerve off the road.
• The glass bottle had blown into a million pieces.