English · Common Verbs
blowing
/ˈbloʊɪŋ/
[/ˈbloʊɪŋ/]
present participle of blow
Beginnerverb
Definition
Present participle of 'blow': moving air, happening now.
Example
A cool breeze is blowing through the open window, carrying the sweet scent of the garden.
A cool breeze is blowing through the open window, carrying the sweet scent of the garden.
Etymology
From Old English 'blāwan' (to blow) plus the '-ing' ending.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in continuous tenses for ongoing action.