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- pronunciation:
- smol
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- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
smolders, smoulders, smoldering, smouldering, smoldered, smouldered |
| definition 1: |
to burn slowly and with smoke, but little or no flame.
The campfire smoldered until morning. |
| definition 2: |
to be present or continue in a subdued or hidden state, as an emotion.
Their resentment smoldered for a long time before they sought marriage counseling. |
| definition 3: |
to have or show intense, suppressed emotion.
His face smoldered with fury. |
| related words: |
burn, fume |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the dense smoke that results from a fire that burns slowly and with little or no flame.
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