Embers: meaning, definitions and examples

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embers

[ ˈɛmbərz ]

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in a fire

Small pieces of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire.

Synonyms

ashes, coals

Examples of usage

The embers of the fire crackled softly in the darkness.
He stared into the embers, lost in thought.

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memories

Embers can also refer to memories or feelings that are still alive but not as strong as they used to be.

Synonyms

remnants, vestiges

Examples of usage

The embers of their past relationship still flickered in her heart.
He could feel the embers of his childhood dreams reigniting.

Translations

Translations of the word "embers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brasas

🇮🇳 अंगारे

🇩🇪 Glut

🇮🇩 bara

🇺🇦 жарини

🇵🇱 żar

🇯🇵 燃えさし

🇫🇷 braises

🇪🇸 brasas

🇹🇷 kor

🇰🇷 불씨

🇸🇦 جمرات

🇨🇿 žhavé uhlíky

🇸🇰 žeravé uhlíky

🇨🇳 余烬

🇸🇮 žerjavica

🇮🇸 glóðir

🇰🇿 күл-қоқыс

🇬🇪 ნამწვი

🇦🇿 közlənmiş kömürlər

🇲🇽 brasas

Word origin

The word 'embers' originated from the Old English word 'æmyrge', which meant 'ashes'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer specifically to the small pieces of burning coal or wood in a fire. Embers have been used symbolically in literature and poetry to represent fading memories or feelings that are still alive but diminishing. The image of embers glowing in the darkness has been a powerful metaphor for both the persistence and fragility of emotions and memories.