embers

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /-bɚ/
- /ˈem.bər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /-bɚ/

Definitions of embers word

noun embers The smoldering or glowing remains of a fire. 1
noun plural embers the fading remains of a past emotion 0
noun embers plural of ember. 0

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Parts of speech for Embers

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embers popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for embers

noun embers

cinders — Cinders are the black pieces that are left after something such as wood or coal has burned away.
ashes — ruins or remains, as after destruction or burning
residue — something that remains after a part is removed, disposed of, or used; remainder; rest; remnant.
coals — The glowing embers that result when wood is burned, and that can continue to release intense heat (Wikipedia).
ash — Ash is the grey or black powdery substance that is left after something is burnt. You can also refer to this substance as ashes.

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