Blow up and Blow

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Blow up verb - To break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure.

Usage example: the building blew up because of a gas leak

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Blow is a synonym for blow up. In some cases you can use "Blow" instead the word "Blow up" as a verb or a noun.

Blow verb - To break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure.

Usage example: a huge crater was formed when the volcano last blew

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Blow up is a synonym for blow. Sometimes you can use "Blow up" instead a verb "Blow".

Nearby Words: blowup, blowout, blown, blowing, blower

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