Ablow

Pronunciation: /əˈbloʊ/

Definitions of ablow

adverb in a state of blowing or being blown

Example Sentences

A1 The balloon flew ablow in the sky.

A2 She watched the leaves swirl ablow in the wind.

B1 The dust was blown ablow by the strong gust of wind.

B2 The petals scattered ablow as the flower fell from the tree.

C1 The smoke billowed ablow from the chimney.

C2 The sand dunes stretched ablow as far as the eye could see.

preposition indicating the direction from which the wind is blowing

Example Sentences

A1 The balloon floated ablow the tree.

A2 The kite flew ablow the clouds.

B1 The smoke billowed ablow the roof.

B2 The flag waved ablow the castle tower.

C1 The helicopter hovered ablow the skyscraper.

C2 The hot air balloon drifted ablow the city skyline.

Examples of ablow in a Sentence

formal The wind was blowing ablow the treetops, creating a soothing sound.

informal I love sitting outside when the breeze is blowing ablow.

slang The party was lit with the music blasting ablow all night.

figurative Her passion for art was like a fire burning ablow, never extinguishing.

Grammatical Forms of ablow

• past tense: ablowed
• plural: ablowers
• comparative: more ablow
• superlative: most ablow
• present tense: ablow
• future tense: will ablow
• perfect tense: have ablowed
• continuous tense: is ablowing
• singular: ablow
• positive degree: ablow
• infinitive: to ablow
• gerund: ablowing
• participle: ablowed

Origin and Evolution of ablow

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'ablow' originated in Middle English as a combination of the prefix 'a-' meaning 'on' or 'in a state of' and 'blow' meaning 'a gust of wind'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the use of 'ablow' has become less common in modern English, with 'blow' being the more widely used term to describe a gust of wind.