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Gleams
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GLEEMZ
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Simple meaning
What does Gleams mean?
Gleams means shines, or small flashes of light.
Dictionary definition
Shines with a soft light; also brief flashes or beams of light.
Example sentences
Gleams in a sentence
easy
The moon gleams above the quiet field.
medium
Tiny gleams of light reflected off the snow.
hard
The glass gleams when sunlight hits it.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
dimsBecomes less bright.
darkensBecomes darker.
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Practice 1
What does gleams mean?
GLEAMS means gleams means shines, or small flashes of light.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses gleams correctly?
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Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to gleams?
Shines is the closest match for gleams in this context.
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