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Candle
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Simple meaning
What does Candle mean?
A candle is wax with a wick that gives light when lit.
Dictionary definition
a stick of wax with a wick that can be lit to give light.
Example sentences
Candle in a sentence
easy
The candle glowed on the table.
medium
We put one candle on the birthday cake.
hard
The power went out, so the family used a candle for light.
Synonyms
Words like Candle
lightA candle can be used as a small source of light.
wax lightA simple phrase describing a candle.
Antonyms
Opposite words
darknessA candle gives light, while darkness has little or no light.
electric lampA lamp gives light using electricity instead of a flame.
Word family
Candle word family
Base word
candle
noun
candle
Base form.
noun
candles
More than one candle.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does candle mean?
A candle is made of wax and has a wick that can burn to give light.
Practice 2
Which word is related to candle?
A lit candle has a flame.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses candle correctly?
A candle can give light when it is lit.
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