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- US Pronunciation
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- [bloh bahy bloh]
- /bloʊ baɪ bloʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bloh bahy bloh]
- /bloʊ baɪ bloʊ/
Definitions of blow by blow words
- adjective blow by blow precisely detailed; describing every minute detail and step: a blow-by-blow account of the tennis match; a blow-by-blow report on the wedding ceremony. 1
- noun blow by blow a blow-by-blow account. 1
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Origin of blow by blow
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1930-35
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Parts of speech for Blow by blow
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
blow by blow popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
blow by blow usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for blow by blow
adj blow by blow
- complete — You use complete to emphasize that something is as great in extent, degree, or amount as it possibly can be.
- in-depth — extensive, thorough, or profound: an in-depth analysis of the problem.
- minute — the sixtieth part (1/60) of an hour; sixty seconds.
- precise — definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
- thorough — executed without negligence or omissions: a thorough search.
noun blow by blow
- story — a narrative, either true or fictitious, in prose or verse, designed to interest, amuse, or instruct the hearer or reader; tale.
- detail — The details of something are its individual features or elements.
- tale — a narrative that relates the details of some real or imaginary event, incident, or case; story: a tale about Lincoln's dog.
- version — a particular account of some matter, as from one person or source, contrasted with some other account: two different versions of the accident.
- narrative — a story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious.
Antonyms for blow by blow
noun blow by blow
- concealment — Concealment is the state of being hidden or the act of hiding something.
- misrepresentation — to represent incorrectly, improperly, or falsely.
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- suppression — the act of suppressing.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
adj blow by blow
- inaccurate — not accurate; incorrect or untrue.
- inexact — not exact; not strictly precise or accurate.
- questionable — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
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