blowing
Translation
blowing
Examples
The wind is blowing hard today.
The wind is blowing hard today.
She is blowing bubbles in the park.
She is blowing bubbles in the park.
He spent the afternoon blowing up balloons.
He spent the afternoon blowing up balloons.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) is blowing ((subject)) is causing air to move The wind is blowing hard today.
((subject)) is blowing ((sth.)) ((subject)) is creating (sth.) with breath She is blowing bubbles in the park.
Similar Words
Synonyms: puffing, gusting; Antonyms: still, calm
Etymology
From Old English 'blawan' (to blow, breathe). The '-ing' suffix denotes a present participle or gerund.
Memory Tips
Imagine a person blowing out birthday candles. This is the action of 'blowing'.