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ablow

|a-blow|

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/əˈbloʊ/

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/əˈbləʊ/

wind-blown

Etymology
Etymology Information

'ablow' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'ablowen,' where 'a-' meant 'in' and 'blowen' meant 'to blow.'

Historical Evolution

'ablowen' transformed into the modern English word 'ablow' through gradual phonetic changes.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'in the act of blowing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'being blown by the wind.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

in a state of being blown or in motion due to the wind.

The trees stood ablow in the gentle breeze.

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Last updated: 2025/04/03 12:21