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to blast

to blast

66 4.1
To make a sudden very loud sound that startles people
  • verb
  • /blæst/
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  • But we have been absolutely blasting One Direction the whole drive home.

And then, you know, they're just drunk and blasting their stereos.

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Examples

  • He loves to blast his favorite tracks while driving, making the ride much more enjoyable.

  • And they would blast like ACDC or they would blast metal music.

  • I might put some music, blast it really loud and do some meal prep.

  • This guy is just parked outside my house, blasting his music.

  • I heard rock music blasting from the slow-moving parade of cars up ahead.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • This guy had the biggest boom box I've ever seen in my life, blasting out Jay-Z.

  • During the party, they decided to blast their favorite songs from the speakers so everyone could enjoy the music.

  • When the concert started, the band began to blast their music, creating an exciting atmosphere for the audience.

Synonyms

to roar
vsto blast
98 1.0

To make a loud deep continuous sound like an animal, crowd, or machine

is often sudden and sharp rather than sustained loud sound
to pop
vsto blast
90 3.2

To make a short sharp sound, for example when a balloon bursts

is often a sudden loud sound rather than only a brief burst
to blare
vsto blast
50 3.8

To make a loud harsh sound that hurts your ears, like a siren

is more about sudden forceful sound than unpleasant tone
to boom
vsto blast
33 3.4

To make a deep loud sound like thunder or a cannon

is often harsh and sudden rather than mainly deep and resonant
to ring out
vsto blast
26 3.6

To make a loud clear sound that people can hear far away

is usually harsher and more forceful rather than clear or sustained
to thunder
vsto blast
21 3.2

To make a loud, strong sound to show anger or give orders

is more about harsh or strident sound than only powerful depth
to trumpet
vsto blast
19 3.9

Make a loud, high sound like an elephant or loudly say something to show pride

is more about harsh sudden noise than confident announcing
to resound
vsto blast
11 5.3

To fill a room with a loud sound that echoes

is often sudden and forceful rather than about echoing in space
to boom out
vsto blast
1 5.7

To make a deep loud sound that can be heard far away

is usually harsher and more forceful rather than distant resonance

Antonyms

586 1.0

To speak very quietly using only breath so one person can hear

64 5.8

To make a sound or feeling quieter so it is less noticeable

Idioms

to have a blast
  • Informal
41 5.2

To enjoy yourself a lot

full blast
  • Informal
8 4.1

At maximum loudness or power

with a blast
  • Informal
1 5.9

In a very lively and excited way often to celebrate

Phrasal Verbs

10 4.1

To send a rocket up into the sky or space

to put on blast
  • Offensive
3 9.5

Say bad things about someone in public to show others what they did

Compounds

9 2.5

A sudden explosion from a bomb

blast furnace
  • Specialized
3 5.6

A large furnace that makes iron from ore using hot air

blast wave
  • Specialized
3 7.2

A moving area of very high pressure in air after an explosion

blast trauma
  • Specialized
1 7.5

Damage to the body from the strong wave of air and flying debris after an explosion

back-blast
  • Specialized
1 8.8

A strong flow of hot gas pushed back from a fired weapon that can injure people behind it

ass-blast
  • NSFW
9.9

A very wild and fun time full of excitement

solo blast
  • Jargon
6.4

A home run with no other players on base that scores one run

How Loud

to deafen
16 4.1
to blast
66 4.1
to shout
644 1.0
to speak
1.0
to murmur
11 4.2

Surface Forms

blast infinitive
blasted past
blasted past participle
blasting present participle
blasts third person singular

Etymology

To blast with sound (make a loud, harsh noise) comes from the idea of a powerful blow that bursts out noise, which is why alarms or horns 'blast' loudly.