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rest vs blow

blow vs rest

rest and blow both are nouns.

rest and blow both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rest Yes No Yes No
blow Yes No Yes No
As verbs, blow is a hyponym of rest; that is, blow is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rest:
  • rest: give a rest to
  • blow: allow to regain its breath
rest (noun) blow (noun)
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
a support on which things can be put forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration street names for cocaine
something left after other parts have been taken away an impact (as from a collision)
a state of inaction an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb) an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
a pause for relaxation a strong current of air
rest (verb) blow (verb)
be at rest exhale hard
stay the same; remain in a certain state free of obstruction by blowing air through
take a short break from one's activities in order to relax melt, break, or become otherwise unusable
give a rest to burst suddenly
not move; be in a resting position shape by blowing
sit, as on a branch show off
rest on or as if on a pillow cause to be revealed and jeopardized
put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying allow to regain its breath
be inactive, refrain from acting deposit eggs (of insects)
have a place in relation to something else be in motion due to some air or water current
be inherent or innate in 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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