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ignite vs blow out

blow out vs ignite

ignite and blow out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ignite No No Yes No
blow out No No Yes No
As verbs, blow out is a hyponym of ignite; that is, blow out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ignite:
  • ignite: start to burn or burst into flames
  • blow out: erupt in an uncontrolled manner
Other hyponyms of ignite include catch, light up.
ignite (verb) blow out (verb)
start or maintain a fire in melt, break, or become otherwise unusable
arouse or excite feelings and passions put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat erupt in an uncontrolled manner
start to burn or burst into flames
Difference between ignite and blow out

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