Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ashes
noun
/ˈæʃɪz/
Definition
The powdery residue left after the combustion of a substance, especially organic material such as wood or plants.
Examples
- After the fire, only ashes remained of the once grand structure.
- He took the ashes of his loved one to the ocean, honoring their memory.
- The campfire had turned into a bed of glowing ashes by midnight.
Meaning
Ashes are the remnants that remain after something has been burned, often used metaphorically to signify destruction or loss.
Synonyms
- residue
- remains
- cinders
