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- [blast, blahst]
- /blæst, blɑst/
- /blɑːst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [blast, blahst]
- /blæst, blɑst/
Definitions of blast word
- countable noun blast A blast is a big explosion, especially one caused by a bomb. 3
- verb blast If something is blasted into a particular place or state, an explosion causes it to be in that place or state. If a hole is blasted in something, it is created by an explosion. 3
- verb blast If workers are blasting rock, they are using explosives to make holes in it or destroy it, for example so that a road or tunnel can be built. 3
- verb blast To blast someone means to shoot them with a gun. 3
- verb blast Blast is also a noun. 3
- verb blast If someone blasts their way somewhere, they get there by shooting at people or causing an explosion. 3
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Origin of blast
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; 1955-60 for def 7a; Middle English (noun and v.); Old English blǣst (noun) a blowing; akin to Old Norse blāstr, Old High German blāst (derivative of blāsan, cognate with Gothic ufblēsan, Old Norse blāsa). See blow2
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Parts of speech for Blast
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
blast popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
blast usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for blast
verb blast
- demolish — to destroy; ruin; bring to naught
- bomb — A bomb is a device which explodes and damages or destroys a large area.
- injure — to do or cause harm of any kind to; damage; hurt; impair: to injure one's hand.
- burst — If something bursts or if you burst it, it suddenly breaks open or splits open and the air or other substance inside it comes out.
- shatter — to break (something) into pieces, as by a blow.
Antonyms for blast
verb blast
- construct — to draw (a line, angle, or figure) so that certain requirements are satisfied
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- mend — to make (something broken, worn, torn, or otherwise damaged) whole, sound, or usable by repairing: to mend old clothes; to mend a broken toy.
- improve — to bring into a more desirable or excellent condition: He took vitamins to improve his health.
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