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- [kind-ling]
- /ˈkɪnd lɪŋ/
- /ˈkɪnd.lɪŋ/
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- [kind-ling]
- /ˈkɪnd lɪŋ/
Definitions of kindling word
- noun kindling a litter of kittens, rabbits, etc. 1
- verb with object kindling (of animals, especially rabbits) to bear (young); produce (offspring). 1
- verb without object kindling (of animals, especially rabbits) to give birth, as to a litter. 1
- noun kindling Easily combustible small sticks or twigs used for starting a fire. 1
- noun kindling materials used in lighting a fire 1
- uncountable noun kindling Kindling is small pieces of dry wood and other materials that you use to start a fire. 0
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Origin of kindling
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1250-1300; See origin at kindle1, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Kindling
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kindling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for kindling
noun kindling
adjective kindling
- burnable — able to be burned
- set on fire — a state, process, or instance of combustion in which fuel or other material is ignited and combined with oxygen, giving off light, heat, and flame.
- aflame — If something is on fire, you can say it is aflame.
- smoking — the visible vapor and gases given off by a burning or smoldering substance, especially the gray, brown, or blackish mixture of gases and suspended carbon particles resulting from the combustion of wood, peat, coal, or other organic matter.
- combustible — A combustible material or gas catches fire and burns easily.
Top questions with kindling
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