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expiration vs blow

blow vs expiration

expiration and blow both are nouns.

expiration is not a verb while blow is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
expiration Yes No No No
blow Yes No Yes No
As nouns, blow is a hyponym of expiration; that is, blow is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than expiration:
  • expiration: the act of expelling air from the lungs
  • blow: forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
Other hyponyms of expiration include huffing, puffing, snorting, puff, wind.
expiration (noun) blow (noun)
the act of expelling air from the lungs a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
euphemistic expressions for death forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
a coming to an end of a contract period street names for cocaine
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
expiration (verb) blow (verb)
exhale hard
free of obstruction by blowing air through
melt, break, or become otherwise unusable
burst suddenly
shape by blowing
show off
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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