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Flickered
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flikerd
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Simple meaning
What does Flickered mean?
Shone unsteadily.
Dictionary definition
Shone or moved unsteadily, quickly, or faintly.
Example sentences
Flickered in a sentence
easy
The candle flickered in the wind.
medium
Hope flickered in his eyes.
hard
Flickered can describe light, movement, emotion, or a brief expression.
Synonyms
Words like Flickered
Antonyms
Opposite words
stayed steadyDid not change or waver.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flickered, depending on context.
Word family
Flickered word family
Base word
flickered
verb
flickering
Action form of flickered.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does flickered mean?
Flickered means shone unsteadily.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flickered?
Glimmered is close in meaning to flickered in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flickered?
Stayed Steady contrasts with flickered.
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