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Blaze
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Simple meaning
What does Blaze mean?
A blaze is a bright fire.
Dictionary definition
A large bright fire; blaze can also mean to burn brightly.
Example sentences
Blaze in a sentence
easy
The campfire became a bright blaze.
medium
The candles began to blaze in the dark room.
hard
Firefighters worked quickly to control the blaze before it spread.
Synonyms
Words like Blaze
fireUse as a broad word for flames.
flameUse for the visible burning part of a fire.
Antonyms
Opposite words
darknessUse as a contrast to bright fire or light.
extinguishUse when putting out a fire.
Word family
Blaze word family
Base word
blaze
noun
blazes
More than one blaze.
verb
blazed
Burned brightly in the past.
adjective
blazing
Burning or shining strongly.
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Practice 1
What does blaze mean?
A blaze is a large bright fire or strong flame.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to blaze?
Fire is close in meaning to blaze.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for blaze?
A blaze gives bright light, while darkness is the absence of light.
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