Ember: meaning, definitions and examples

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ember

[ ˈɛmbər ]

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fire

A small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire.

Synonyms

ashes, cinders, coal

Examples of usage

The embers of the campfire crackled in the night.
Only a few embers remained in the fireplace.

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figurative

A small remaining part of something that was once greater or more significant.

Synonyms

remnant, trace, vestige

Examples of usage

The embers of his former passion still lingered in his heart.
She tried to rekindle the embers of their friendship.

Translations

Translations of the word "ember" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brasa

🇮🇳 अंगारा

🇩🇪 Glut

🇮🇩 bara

🇺🇦 жарина

🇵🇱 żar

🇯🇵 熾火 (oshihi)

🇫🇷 braise

🇪🇸 ascua

🇹🇷 kor

🇰🇷 불씨 (bulssi)

🇸🇦 جمرة (jamra)

🇨🇿 žhavý uhlík

🇸🇰 žeravý uhlík

🇨🇳 余烬 (yújìn)

🇸🇮 žerjavica

🇮🇸 glóð

🇰🇿 көмір шоқ

🇬🇪 ნაპერწკალი (nap'erckali)

🇦🇿 kömür

🇲🇽 ascua

Word origin

The word 'ember' originated from the Old English word 'æmyrge', which meant a live coal. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Embers have been an essential part of human history, as they were used for warmth, cooking, and signaling. In many cultures, embers hold symbolic significance, representing both the fading of the past and the potential for new growth.