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US/blæst/
UK/blɑːst/
to make a very loud noise, especially music; also to break something with explosives
In context
The karaoke next door was blasting music until midnight.
Workers blasted through the mountain to build the new tunnel.
The newspaper blasted the city for the slow repair work.
Words that go with blast
verb + noun
- blast musicTeenagers often blast music in their rooms.
verb + adverb
- blast offThe rocket blasted off at six in the morning.
- blast outPop songs blasted out from the speakers.
- blast awayThe speakers blasted away all night.
verb + preposition
- blast throughThey blasted through the rock with dynamite.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
They opened the music very loud.Correct: They blasted the music. / They played the music very loud.