Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

blow apart

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.37 in modern English

Syllables: blow a-part
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To destroy (something) by explosion or figuratively similar disasters (e.g. a scandal for a company).

Transitive verb

verb

To take actions (e.g. adultery) that irresponsibly leads to the collapse of a family, marriage or relationship.

Transitive verb

verb

To cause a project (e.g. band or website) to massively expand its fanbase and stature.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"Impera's right below us. I'm pointing her straight down and hitting the gas. There's a military base down there that'll try to blow us apart before we hit. Let's not be here when that happens."

Usage

Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

blows apart (present, singular) blowing apart (participle, present) blew apart (past) blown apart (participle, past)

Questions

What does blow apart mean?: To destroy (something) by explosion or figuratively similar disasters (e.g. a scandal for a company).

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