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blow vs burn

burn vs blow

blow and burn both are nouns.

blow and burn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
blow Yes No Yes No
burn Yes No Yes No
As verbs, burn is a hyponym of blow; that is, burn is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than blow:
  • blow: spend thoughtlessly; throw away
  • burn: spend (significant amounts of money)
blow (noun) burn (noun)
a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon damage inflicted by fire
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth a place or area that has been burned (especially on a person's body)
street names for cocaine pain that feels hot as if it were on fire
an impact (as from a collision) an injury caused by exposure to heat or chemicals or radiation
an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
a strong current of air
blow (verb) burn (verb)
exhale hard get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun
free of obstruction by blowing air through undergo combustion
melt, break, or become otherwise unusable cause to undergo combustion
burst suddenly destroy by fire
shape by blowing damage by burning with heat, fire, or radiation
show off burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent
cause to be revealed and jeopardized use up (energy)
allow to regain its breath create by duplicating data
deposit eggs (of insects) feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion
be in motion due to some air or water current cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
cause to move by means of an air current feel hot or painful
leave; informal or rude spend (significant amounts of money)
cause air to go in, on, or through execute by tying to a stake and setting alight
spout moist air from the blowhole shine intensely, as if with heat
play or sound a wind instrument cause to burn or combust
make a sound as if blown
sound by having air expelled through a tube
provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation
spend lavishly or wastefully on
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
be inadequate or objectionable
be blowing or storming
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