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Gleam
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GLEEM
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Simple meaning
What does Gleam mean?
A gleam is a soft or brief shine.
Dictionary definition
A soft or brief shine; to shine with a gentle light.
Example sentences
Gleam in a sentence
easy
A gleam of sunlight came through the window.
medium
The polished trophy began to gleam under the lights.
hard
A small gleam on the water made the lake look peaceful.
Synonyms
Words like Gleam
Antonyms
Opposite words
dullnessA lack of shine.
shadowA dark area where light is blocked.
Word family
Gleam word family
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Practice 1
What does gleam mean?
GLEAM means a gleam is a soft or brief shine.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses gleam correctly?
The correct sentence uses gleam in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to gleam?
Shine is the closest match for gleam in this context.
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