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- [bloh-awf, -of]
- /ˈbloʊˌɔf, -ˌɒf/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bloh-awf, -of]
- /ˈbloʊˌɔf, -ˌɒf/
Definitions of blowoff word
- noun blowoff the discharge or venting of surplus liquid or gas 3
- noun blowoff a blowing off of steam, water, etc. 3
- noun blowoff the loss of topsoil by wind erosion 3
- noun blowoff the soil lost by this process 3
- noun blowoff a current of escaping surplus steam, water, etc.: The safety valve released a violent blowoff from the furnace. 1
- noun blowoff a device that permits and channels such a current. 1
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Origin of blowoff
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; noun use of verb phrase blow off
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Parts of speech for Blowoff
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
blowoff popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
blowoff usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for blowoff
noun blowoff
- reaction — a reverse movement or tendency; an action in a reverse direction or manner.
- result — to spring, arise, or proceed as a consequence of actions, circumstances, premises, etc.; be the outcome.
- issue — the act of sending out or putting forth; promulgation; distribution: the issue of food and blankets to flood victims.
- conclusion — When you come to a conclusion, you decide that something is true after you have thought about it carefully and have considered all the relevant facts.
- sequel — a literary work, movie, etc., that is complete in itself but continues the narrative of a preceding work.
Antonyms for blowoff
noun blowoff
- source — any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or is obtained; origin: Which foods are sources of calcium?
- cause — a person or thing that acts, happens, or exists in such a way that some specific thing happens as a result; the producer of an effect: You have been the cause of much anxiety. What was the cause of the accident?
- origin — something from which anything arises or is derived; source; fountainhead: to follow a stream to its origin.
- start — to begin or set out, as on a journey or activity.
- beginning — The beginning of an event or process is the first part of it.
Top questions with blowoff
- what is a blowoff valve?
- what does a blowoff valve do?
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