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Furnace
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furnis
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Simple meaning
What does Furnace mean?
A heating device.
Dictionary definition
A heating device or chamber that produces very high heat.
Example sentences
Furnace in a sentence
easy
The furnace kept the house warm.
medium
The metal was heated in a furnace.
hard
A furnace can heat buildings, melt metal, or create high heat for industrial work.
Synonyms
Words like Furnace
Antonyms
Opposite words
coolerA device or place that lowers temperature.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to furnace, depending on context.
Word family
Furnace word family
Base word
furnace
noun
furnaces
More than one furnace.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does furnace mean?
Furnace means a heating device.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to furnace?
Heater is close in meaning to furnace in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of furnace?
Cooler contrasts with furnace.
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