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The glares from the stage lights were hard to ignore.
What does Glares mean?
Glares are harsh lights or angry stares.
Dictionary definition
Harsh bright lights or angry stares; as a verb, stares angrily.
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Glares in a sentence
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The cat glares when the dog gets too close.
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Glares can be plural bright lights or a verb meaning stares angrily.
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What does glares mean?
Glares means glares are harsh lights or angry stares.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to glares?
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WordGlares.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningGlares are harsh lights or angry stares.
ExampleExample: The glares from the stage lights were hard to ignore.
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Synonyms
Words like Glares
bright lightsStrong lights.
angry staresFixed unhappy looks.
shinesGives off light.
Antonyms
Opposite words
soft lightsGentle lights.
smilesFriendly expressions.
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Glares are harsh lights or angry stares.
Common mix-up
Glares is not the same as soft lights. Glares means glares are harsh lights or angry stares.
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Read this model sentence: The cat glares when the dog gets too close. Clue words: cat, dog, gets. Underline clue words that show peace, control, patience, or lack of worry. Now write one new sentence that shows glares without using the word glares. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show glares?
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