Meaning of the word flame in English

What does flame mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

flame

US /fleɪm/

UK /fleɪm/

a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire

Example:

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The candle's flame flickered in the breeze.

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The house was engulfed in flames.

Synonym:

blaze fire glow light

a person's sweetheart

Example:

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She was his old flame from college.

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He still carries a torch for his first flame.

Synonym:

lover sweetheart beau darling paramour

to burn with a flame

Example:

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The gas hob flamed up as he turned it on.

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The dry wood quickly flamed.

Synonym:

burn blaze ignite flare

to criticize someone fiercely or angrily online

Example:

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He was flamed in the comments section for his controversial opinion.

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Don't flame new users, help them instead.

Synonym:

criticize attack lambaste berate denounce