ember

[ˈɛmbər]

ember Definition

  • 1a small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire
  • 2a trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists

Using ember: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ember" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The embers of the campfire glowed in the dark.

  • Example

    The ember of hope still burned within her.

  • Example

    The company was just an ember of its former self.

ember Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ember

Phrases with ember

  • fan the embers

    to try to revive something that is dying out or fading away

    Example

    The coach tried to fan the embers of his team's morale during halftime.

  • embers of love

    the remaining feelings of love between two people who have ended their romantic relationship

    Example

    Even though they broke up, there were still embers of love between them.

  • embers of war

    the remaining tensions and conflicts between two countries after a war has ended

    Example

    The embers of war between the two countries continued to smolder for years after the ceasefire.

Origins of ember

from Old English 'æmyrge', meaning 'ashes of a fire'

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Summary: ember in Brief

'Ember' [ˈɛmbər] refers to a small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire, or a trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists. It can be used literally, as in 'The embers of the campfire glowed in the dark,' or figuratively, as in 'The ember of hope still burned within her.' Phrases like 'fan the embers' and 'embers of love' extend the metaphorical use of the term.