flame
Translation
flame
Examples
The candle flame flickered in the wind.
The candle flame flickered in the wind.
He felt a flame of anger inside him.
He felt a flame of anger inside him.
Grammar Patterns
a flame of ((sth.)) a strong feeling of (sth.) She felt a flame of hope.
the flame of ((sth.)) the flame belonging to (sth.) The flame of the candle lit the room.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fire, blaze, glow
Etymology
From Old French 'flamme', from Latin 'flamma'.
Memory Tips
Picture a single, flickering flame on a candle.