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flames

Pronunciation: [fleɪmz]

Word

Learn how to use flames in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “fire”

(noun) the hot, glowing gas that we see when something is burning. Flames are what make a fire look bright and colorful, and they can be different colors like red, orange, and yellow.

Example

The flames danced in the fireplace, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.

Example

There were no flames coming from the cold ashes of the campfire.

Example

What color are the flames when you watch a fire burn?

Context: “fire”

(verb) to produce flames or to set something on fire. When something flames, it means it is burning with a lot of bright and hot gas.

Example

The fireworks flamed brightly in the night sky.

Example

The old tree did not flame when the spark hit it; it stayed still and untouched.

Example

What happens when you flame the paper with a match?

How to pronounce flames

Pronunciation: [fleɪmz]

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