flare
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- pronunciation:
- fleIr
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
flares, flaring, flared |
| definition 1: |
to begin to burn brightly (often followed by "up").
She blew on the coals, and the fire flared up. |
| definition 2: |
to come into being suddenly or become stronger and more intense (often followed by "up").
Tempers flared when the game was called off.His health problems flare up every winter. |
| definition 3: |
to become wider along a length.
Sailors wear pants that flare at the bottom. |
| related words: |
burn, flame, glare, gleam |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a sudden bright light.
The flare we saw in the night sky was a meteor.- similar words:
- blaze, flash
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| definition 2: |
a bright light used to signal or give light.
The police set up flares around the accident scene to warn drivers. |
| related words: |
beacon, candle, flame, glare |
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