What does FLAME mean?

Flame 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire, such as a burning gas or oil, or a source of light or warmth.
• Verb: to burn or ignite with a flame.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /fleɪm/
• UK: /fleɪm/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "flame" originated from the Old English word "flamme" which means "flame, fire, blaze". It has been used since the 14th century to describe the visible, gaseous part of a fire. The verb form of "flame" has been used since the 16th century to describe the act of burning or igniting something.

5. Synonyms:

• Blaze
• Fire
• Inferno
• Combustion

6. Related Words:

• Blame
• Frame
• Clamp
• Plume
• Cramp

7. Example Sentences:

• The flame from the candle flickered in the dark room.
• The campfire flames danced in the night sky.
• She used a lighter to flame the candle wick.
• Their love for each other was like a flame that never died.