candle

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candle

Pronunciation

IPA Phonetic Spelling for "candle"

IPA: /ˈkændəl/

Syllable Breakdown:

  • ˈkan-dəl

  • ˈkan

    • /k/ - Voiceless velar stop

    • /æ/ - Open front unrounded vowel

    • /n/ - Alveolar nasal

  • dəl

    • /d/ - Voiced alveolar stop

    • /ə/ - Schwa

    • /l/ - Alveolar lateral liquid

Word Form Variations

  • Singular: candle

    Plural: candles

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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms

Noun

  • Definition: A cylindrical object made of wax or other flammable material containing a wick, used to produce light.

  • Synonyms: taper, torch, lantern

  • Antonyms: darkness, gloom

Verb

  • Definition: To illuminate with a candle or candles.

  • Synonyms: light, illuminate, brighten

  • Antonyms: darken, extinguish

Adjective

  • Definition: Resembling a candle in shape or color.

  • Synonyms: tapered, cylindrical, waxy

  • Antonyms: bulky, square, flat

Adverb

  • Definition: By means of a candle or candles.

  • Synonyms: luminously, brightly, glowingly

  • Antonyms: dimly, darkly

Examples of Use

Books

  • "He lit a candle and sat down to read." (Shakespeare, Hamlet)

  • "The candle flickered in the wind, casting eerie shadows on the wall." (Edgar Allan Poe, The Tell-Tale Heart)

Newspapers

  • "The candlelight vigil was a peaceful protest against the war." (The New York Times)

  • "Sales of scented candles have skyrocketed in recent years." (The Guardian)

Online Publications

  • "A DIY guide to making your own beeswax candles." (The Spruce)

  • "The symbolism of candles in different cultures." (National Geographic)

Entertainment

  • Movies: The Godfather, The Shining, The Lord of the Rings

  • TV shows: Game of Thrones, Stranger Things, The Walking Dead

  • Music: "Candle in the Wind" by Elton John, "Burning Candle" by The Doors

General Public Discourse

  • "Let's light a candle for peace." (Common phrase used in ceremonies and protests)

  • "He's a bit of a candle in the wind, always making a fuss about everything." (Slang expression meaning someone is easily upset or dramatic)

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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Candle

  1. "A candle can't shine by hiding its light under a bushel." (Matthew 5:15)

  2. "Every candle must burn out in the end." (Shakespeare, Hamlet)

  3. "The candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long." (Anonymous proverb)

  4. "A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he stops trying." (Richard Nixon)

  5. "The only way to fight darkness is with light." (Martin Luther King Jr.)

  6. "Life is like a candle, it can be extinguished by a gust of wind, but it can also be protected by a shield." (Anonymous)

  7. "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden." (Matthew 5:14)

  8. "Hope is like a candle in the dark, it gives us light in the darkest of times." (Anonymous)

  9. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." (Edmund Burke)

  10. "The candle that burns brightest burns out the quickest." (Anonymous proverb)

Etymology

Candle comes from the Latin word candēla, which means "burning wax." This Latin word is related to the Latin verb candere, which means "to glow" or "to be white."

The first known use of "candle" in English was in the 13th century. At that time, candles were made from animal fat or beeswax and were used to provide light. They were an important part of everyday life, especially during the winter months when it was dark early.

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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Candle

Common Phrases

  • "To light a candle": To start a new project or initiative.

  • "To burn the midnight oil": To work late into the night.

  • "To be a candle in the wind": To be easily upset or dramatic.

Lesser-Known Phrases

  • "To blow out a candle": To end a relationship or project.

  • "To put a candle to someone's nose": To make someone feel ashamed or embarrassed.

  • "To be a candle in the dark": To be a source of hope or inspiration.

Idioms with Synonyms

  • "To be a beacon of light": To be a guiding force or inspiration.

  • "To be a flame in the dark": To be a source of hope or courage.

  • "To shine a light on": To expose or reveal something.

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Source Information

Definition of candle from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.

KIRU

KIRU is an American artist, author and entrepreneur based in Brooklyn, New York.

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