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Glimmer
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Simple meaning
What does Glimmer mean?
A glimmer is a faint light.
Dictionary definition
A faint or unsteady light; to shine faintly.
Example sentences
Glimmer in a sentence
easy
A glimmer of light appeared under the door.
medium
The candle began to glimmer in the dark room.
hard
The story gave readers a glimmer of hope.
Synonyms
Words like Glimmer
Antonyms
Opposite words
darknessA lack of light.
certaintyA complete clear sense rather than a faint hint.
Word family
Glimmer word family
Base word
glimmer
verb
glimmered
Past tense form.
verb
glimmering
Ongoing form.
verb
glimmers
Present-tense form or plural noun.
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Practice 1
What does glimmer mean?
GLIMMER means a glimmer is a faint light.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses glimmer correctly?
The correct sentence uses glimmer in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to glimmer?
Flicker is the closest match for glimmer in this context.
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