Pronunciation

/blæst/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. An explosion or loud noise. 2. A sudden burst of energy or enthusiasm. 3. A powerful gust of wind. 4. A public announcement or broadcast. 5. A social media post or online sharing.
• Verb: 1. To cause an explosion or burst of sound. 2. To criticize or rebuke harshly. 3. To send a strong blast of something (like air or water). 4. To suddenly share or promote content online.

Phrases

• “Blast off” means to start or begin abruptly.
• “Blast through” implies moving quickly or efficiently.
• “Blast from the past” refers to something unexpected or long-forgotten that resurfaces.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The fireworks blast lit up the night sky during the festival.”
• Verb: “He blasted the car’s horn to get the driver’s attention.”
• Social media: “Her new blog post went viral after she blasted out a link on Twitter.”

Synonyms

• Explosion
• Blast-off
• Eruption
• Outburst
• Ramrod

Antonyms

• Calm
• Quiet
• Gentle
• Subdued
• Soft