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flame
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- pronunciation:
- fleIm
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the mixture of burning gas and vapor that rises from an object that is on fire. Flame is seen as brightly colored, flickering light.
- similar words:
- blaze, fire, flare, flash, gleam, light, spark
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definition 2: |
(often plural) the state of something that is burning.
The building is in flames.- similar words:
- fire
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related words: |
candle, love |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
flames, flaming, flamed |
definition 1: |
to burst into or produce flames; burn.
The pool of gasoline flamed when he dropped a lit match in it.- synonyms:
- blaze, burn, kindle
- similar words:
- fire, flare, ignite, light
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definition 2: |
to experience any strong emotion.
She flamed with anger.- similar words:
- fume, seethe, simmer
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related words: |
catch, glow |
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derivations: |
flameless (adj.), flamelike (adj.) |
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