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burn vs blow

blow vs burn

burn and blow both are nouns.

burn and blow both are verbs.

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