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Flares
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Simple meaning
What does Flares mean?
Bursts of light or flame.
Dictionary definition
Bursts of light or flame; also spreads outward or becomes suddenly stronger.
Example sentences
Flares in a sentence
easy
Emergency flares lit the road.
medium
The dress flares at the hem.
hard
Flares can signal danger, describe bright bursts, or show a sudden increase in intensity.
Synonyms
Words like Flares
burstsSudden strong flashes or increases.
flareRelated word that supports the meaning of flares.
Antonyms
Opposite words
fadesBecomes weaker.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flares, depending on context.
Word family
Flares word family
Base word
flares
noun
flareses
More than one flares.
verb
flaresed
Past form of flares.
verb
flaresing
Action form of flares.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does flares mean?
Flares means bursts of light or flame.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flares?
Bursts is close in meaning to flares in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flares?
Fades contrasts with flares.
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