Word
blast
A blast is a sudden strong explosion or burst of air, energy, or sound.
Meanings
a sudden strong explosion or burst of air
a loud burst of sound, especially from music or a horn
to shoot or send something with great force, often by blowing or firing
Definition
A blast is a sudden, powerful explosion or a strong rush of air. It can also mean a loud burst of sound, like from music or a horn. In everyday speech, it can mean an exciting and very enjoyable time.
Examples
- The blast shook the windows across the street.
- A blast of cold air rushed in when she opened the door.
- Please don’t blast the music while I’m studying.
- They used a blast to clear the old rock face.
- We had a blast at the beach all weekend.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the literal meaning of blast (an explosion or strong burst) with the idiom have a blast (have a great time).
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