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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.

Exemplos

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

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

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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.

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Can you grab a candle from the kitchen drawer?

Can you grab a candle from the kitchen drawer?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
candle
Verb
candle
Adjetivo
candled
Relacionado
candlestick
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: blow out

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
candle
Verb
candle
Adjetivo
candled
Relacionado
candlestick

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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

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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: blow out

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