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candle

Pronunciation: [ˈkændl]

Word

Learn how to use candle in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “household item”

(noun) a cylindrical piece of wax with a wick inside. When you light the wick, it burns and makes light. People often use candles to brighten up a room or create a cozy atmosphere.

Example

We lit a candle during dinner to make it feel special.

Example

The room felt dark and uninviting without any candles.

Example

Do you like to use candles when you have guests over?

Context: “symbolic”

(noun) an object often used to represent celebrations or special moments. For example, people put candles on birthday cakes to make wishes.

Example

She blew out the candles on her birthday cake and made a wish.

Example

There were no candles on the cake this year, which made it less festive.

Example

How many candles should we put on the cake for the party?

Context: “measurement”

(noun) a way to measure time or events in the past by using a candle. Sometimes people say 'burning the candle at both ends' to describe working too hard.

Example

He was burning the candle for hours while studying for his exams.

Example

She wasn't burning the candle at both ends; she took plenty of breaks.

Example

Have you ever felt like you were burning the candle too much during a project?

How to pronounce candle

Pronunciation: [ˈkændl]

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