Hoot or blow

Question

When I drive my car, I hoot my horn.

Would you write blow or sound in this context?
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If there was a man on the street, you would say that you hooted to the man.

You may write you hooted at the man in this context.

The question is on the correct preposition. Should be 'at' or 'to' ?

Please tell me.

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

When I drive my car, I hoot my horn.

Would you write blow or sound in this context? In NAmE, we commonly say 'toot' or 'beep'. 'Blow' sounds very formal, and 'sound' is not used.
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If there was a man on the street, you would say that you hooted to the man.

You may write you hooted at the man in this context.

The question is on the correct preposition. Should be 'at' or 'to' ?

'At' suggests I want him to get out of the way.

'To' is more personal. It suggests I want to get his attention, eg perhaps I know him.

Best wishes, Clive

Thethenothere123 · Answer

I typically hear the word "honk" used. For example, "someone was stopped at the intersection while the light was green, so I honked my horn at them."

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