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The glare from the sun made it hard to see.
What does Glare mean?
Glare means harsh bright light or an angry stare.
Dictionary definition
A harsh, bright light; or an angry, intense stare.
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Glare in a sentence
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He gave a glare when the ball hit the window.
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Writers may use glare to describe either bright light or a tense look.
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What does glare mean?
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Which sentence uses glare correctly?
Bright light that makes someone squint is glare.
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Which word is closest to glare when it means a look?
A glare can be an angry stare.
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Partnoun, verb.
MeaningGlare means harsh bright light or an angry stare.
ExampleExample: The glare from the sun made it hard to see.
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Synonyms
Words like Glare
bright shineUse for the light meaning of glare.
angry stareUse for the facial expression meaning of glare.
dazzleUse when bright light makes it hard to see.
Antonyms
Opposite words
soft lightA gentle light that does not hurt the eyes.
friendly lookA warm expression that contrasts with an angry glare.
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Glare means harsh bright light or an angry stare.
Common mix-up
Glare is not the same as soft light. Glare means glare means harsh bright light or an angry stare.
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Read this model sentence: He gave a glare when the ball hit the window. Clue words: ball, hit, window. Underline clue words that show peace, control, patience, or lack of worry. Now write one new sentence that shows glare without using the word glare. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show glare?
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