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blow vs use

use vs blow

blow and use both are nouns.

blow and use both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
blow Yes No Yes No
use Yes No Yes No
As verbs, use is a hypernym of blow; that is, use is a word with a broader meaning than blow:
  • blow: spend thoughtlessly; throw away
  • use: use up (resources or materials)
Other hypernyms of blow include consume, deplete, eat, eat up, exhaust, expend, run through, use up, wipe out.
blow (noun) use (noun)
a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon the act of using
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
street names for cocaine exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
an impact (as from a collision) what something is used for
an unpleasant or disappointing surprise a particular service
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating (law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
a strong current of air (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
blow (verb) use (verb)
exhale hard put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
free of obstruction by blowing air through take or consume (regularly or habitually)
melt, break, or become otherwise unusable use up (resources or materials)
burst suddenly habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense)
shape by blowing avail oneself to
show off seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
cause to be revealed and jeopardized
allow to regain its breath
deposit eggs (of insects)
be in motion due to some air or water current
cause to move by means of an air current
leave; informal or rude
cause air to go in, on, or through
spout moist air from the blowhole
play or sound a wind instrument
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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