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Smolder vs Ember - What's the difference?

smolder | ember |

As a verb smolder

is (us) to burn with no flame and little smoke.

As a proper noun ember is

(rare).

smolder

English

Alternative forms

* smoulder (chiefly British)

Verb

(en verb)
  • (US) To burn with no flame and little smoke.
    • The remains of the bonfire were left to smolder for hours.
  • (figuratively) To show signs of repressed anger or suppressed mental turmoil or other strong emotion, such as passion.

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    ember

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) .

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A glowing piece of coal or wood.
  • Smoldering ash.

    • See also

    * embers

    Etymology 2

    (etyl)

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Making a circuit of the year or the seasons; recurring in each quarter of the year, as certain religious days set apart for fasting and prayer.
    • ember fasts
    ember days
    ember weeks
    (Webster 1913)

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