flames
Translation
flames, blazes
Examples
The flames from the fire were very high.
The flames from the fire were very high.
He felt a flame of anger inside him.
He felt a flame of anger inside him.
Grammar Patterns
the flames Used as a plural countable noun. The flames from the fire were very high.
a flame of (sth.) Used figuratively in the singular to describe a strong feeling. He felt a flame of anger inside him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fire, blazes, flares
Etymology
From Old French 'flamme', from Latin 'flamma'. 'Flames' is the plural form of 'flame'.
Memory Tips
Picture multiple flickering candle flames to remember the plural form 'flames'.