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candle

/ˈkændl/

A stick made of wax with a string called a wick inside that you burn to produce light. It is commonly used for decoration, during power outages, or for religious and celebratory purposes.

أمثلة

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1

I lit a candle because the power went out during the storm.

I lit a candle because the power went out during the storm.

2

The grand ballroom was illuminated by the soft glow of a hundred candles.

The grand ballroom was illuminated by the soft glow of a hundred candles.

3

Can you grab a candle from the kitchen drawer?

Can you grab a candle from the kitchen drawer?

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
candle
Verb
candle
صفة
candled
مرتبط
candlestick
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نصيحة للحفظ

Visualize a birthday cake; the 'C' in Candle stands for the 'C'ake it stands on.

اختبار سريع

Make sure to ______ the candle before you go to sleep.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: blow out

أمثلة

1

I lit a candle because the power went out during the storm.

everyday

I lit a candle because the power went out during the storm.

2

The grand ballroom was illuminated by the soft glow of a hundred candles.

formal

The grand ballroom was illuminated by the soft glow of a hundred candles.

3

Can you grab a candle from the kitchen drawer?

informal

Can you grab a candle from the kitchen drawer?

4

The study explores the chemical composition of various types of candle wax.

academic

The study explores the chemical composition of various types of candle wax.

5

Our retail store specializes in handmade scented candles for corporate gifting.

business

Our retail store specializes in handmade scented candles for corporate gifting.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
candle
Verb
candle
صفة
candled
مرتبط
candlestick

تلازمات شائعة

light a candle to ignite the wick of a candle
blow out a candle to extinguish the flame with air
scented candle a candle that releases a pleasant smell
birthday candle a small candle used on a cake
burn a candle to keep a candle lit

العبارات الشائعة

burn the candle at both ends

to work too hard without enough rest

can't hold a candle to

to not be as good as someone or something else

light a candle to someone

to honor or pray for someone

يُخلط عادةً مع

candle vs candy

Candy is a sweet food made with sugar, while a candle is used for light.

candle vs kindle

Kindle is a verb meaning to start a fire, whereas candle is the physical object.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

The word 'candle' refers to the whole object. The part you light is the 'wick', and the substance it is made of is 'wax'.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often say 'close the candle' when they mean 'blow out' or 'extinguish' the candle.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Visualize a birthday cake; the 'C' in Candle stands for the 'C'ake it stands on.

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أصل الكلمة

From the Latin word 'candela', which comes from 'candere', meaning to shine or be white.

أنماط نحوية

Countable noun (singular: candle, plural: candles) Often follows verbs: light, blow out, burn, extinguish
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السياق الثقافي

In many cultures, candles are placed on birthday cakes, with one candle usually representing each year of the person's life.

اختبار سريع

Make sure to ______ the candle before you go to sleep.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: blow out

مزيد من كلمات Home

dining room

A1

A specific room in a house or building used primarily for eating meals. It usually contains a large table and several chairs for family members and guests.

garage

A1

A garage is a building or a part of a house where you keep cars or other vehicles to protect them. It can also be a place where a mechanic repairs cars or where people sell fuel.

basement

A1

A basement is the lowest floor of a building, usually located partly or completely underground. It is commonly used for storage, laundry, or as an extra living space in a home.

balcony

A1

A balcony is an outdoor platform that is attached to the upper floor of a building. It is usually surrounded by a low wall or railing for safety and is used for sitting or looking at the view.

porch

A1

A porch is a covered structure attached to the entrance of a building. It typically has a roof and serves as a space to sit outside while being protected from rain or direct sun.

drawer

A1

A drawer is a sliding, box-shaped container that is part of a piece of furniture like a desk or a dresser. It is used to store things like clothes, papers, or tools and can be pulled out to reach what is inside.

fridge

A1

A fridge is a large kitchen appliance used to keep food and drinks cold so they stay fresh for longer. It is the shortened, most common name for a refrigerator used in daily life.

stove

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A stove is a large piece of kitchen equipment used for cooking food. It provides heat through burners on the top or an enclosed space called an oven.

microwave

A1

A microwave is a common kitchen appliance used to cook or heat food very quickly using electromagnetic waves. It is mostly used for reheating leftovers, defrosting frozen items, or making quick meals.

washing machine

A1

A washing machine is a large household appliance used to wash clothes, towels, and linens automatically. It uses water, detergent, and mechanical action to clean fabrics during different timed cycles.

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