The verb to blow · Conjugation
Past Simple of blow
The answer: blew
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to blow is blew.
Example: The wind blew strongly.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | blew |
| You | blew |
| He / She / It | blew |
| We | blew |
| You (pl.) | blew |
| They | blew |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. The wind has blew ❌
The wind blew. ✓ The wind has blown. ✓ After have / has, always use blown.
2. Blew ≠ blue
They sound the same: blew /bluː/ (the verb in the past) and blue /bluː/ (the colour). Check the spelling when you write.
3. Lots of phrasal verbs
Blow up (to explode, to fill with air), blow out (to stop a flame by blowing), blow off (informal: to not go to something, or to ignore someone). They are very common.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of blow?+
The Past Simple of blow is blew (pronounced /bluː/). The past participle is blown. Blow → blew → blown.
Blew or blue: what is the difference?+
They sound the same! Blew (/bluː/) is the Past Simple of blow. Blue (/bluː/) is a colour. Same sound, different meaning. People often mix them up when they write.
Is blowed correct?+
No. Blow is irregular. Its Past Simple is blew and its past participle is blown. Never blowed.
What does blow out mean?+
Blow out means to stop a flame by blowing on it. He blew out the candles on his cake.
What are the meanings of blow up?+
Blow up means (1) to explode: The car blew up. (2) to fill with air: blow up a balloon. (3) to get angry suddenly: He blew up at me (he shouted at me).
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