flames
word · lemma: flame
/ˈfɫeɪmz/
flaymz
/flˈeɪmz/
flaymz
Definition
Flames are the bright, hot, moving parts of a fire. The word can also be used more generally when something is burning strongly or visibly.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a plural noun in everyday speech: 'the flames spread quickly'. Common collocations: 'burst into flames', 'go up in flames', 'open flames'. Don't confuse it with 'fire': 'fire' is broader, while 'flames' refers to the visible burning part.
Spanish: llamasPortuguese (BR): chamasPortuguese (PT): chamasChinese (Simplified): 火焰Chinese (Traditional): 火焰Hindi: लपटेंArabic: ألسنة اللهبBengali: আগুনের শিখা - দাউ দাউ আগুনRussian: пламя - языки пламениJapanese: 炎Vietnamese: ngọn lửaKorean: 불길Turkish: alevlerUrdu: شعلےIndonesian: nyala api - kobaran api
Example Sentences
The flames were very close to the house.
basic
We saw flames coming from the window.
basic
Keep children away from open flames.
basic
Within minutes, the whole car was in flames.
natural
The dry grass caught fire, and soon the hillside was covered in flames.
natural
By the time firefighters arrived, the kitchen was already in flames.
natural