candles Definition
- 1a cylinder or block of wax or tallow with a central wick that is lit to produce light as it burns
- 2a unit of luminous intensity, superseded by the candela
Using candles: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "candles" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She lit the candles on the birthday cake.
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The room was dimly lit by a few candles.
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He blew out the candles and made a wish.
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The power went out, so we had to use candles for light.
candles Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with candles
to work or do other things from early in the morning until late at night and so get very little rest
Example
She's been burning the candle at both ends lately, working two jobs and studying for her exams.
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This new restaurant can't hold a candle to the one we went to last week.
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I don't think it's worth the candle to drive all the way across town just to pick up a few groceries.
Summary: candles in Brief
A 'candle' [ˈkændlz] is a cylinder or block of wax or tallow with a central wick that produces light when burned. It is used for lighting purposes when there is no electricity or for decorative purposes. The phrase 'burn the candle at both ends' means to work long hours without rest, while 'hold a candle to someone/something' means to be nearly as good as someone or something else. 'Not worth the candle' means not worth the effort or cost involved.
