ember
/ˈɛmbər/
noun
- A small, glowing piece of wood or coal from a fire, especially one that is still hot but not flaming.
- She blew on the ember until it burst into flame.
- He carefully stirred the embers to keep the fire alive.
- The campfire had burned down to a few glowing embers.
- A remaining trace or feeling of something, especially a positive emotion or quality, that is still present but fading.
- Even in the darkest times, an ember of kindness can survive.
- A small ember of hope still flickered in her heart.
- The embers of their friendship slowly died after the argument.
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