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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of ember form-of, plural
2. 2
   The smoldering or glowing remains of a fire, smoldering ash. plural, plural-only

   "Looking beyond the embers of bridges glowing behind us / To a glimpse of how green it was on the other side"

Synonyms

All synonyms

ash

Example

More examples

"We were mesmerized by the pulsating glow of the embers."

Related phrases

stir the embers

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