candle
Pronunciation: [ˈkændl]
Word
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?
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