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Definition flame in British English

flame noun

noun
/fleɪm/
1

the brightly burning gas that you see coming from a fire

Example

He sat by the fire staring at the flames.

Example

The whole building was soon in flames.

Example

A car had overturned and burst into flames.

Example

Bryan smothered the flames with his coat.

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Example

a flame of passion/anger/desire/hope

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3

an angry email, or an email that insults someone

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Definition flame in British English