What is another word for Ashes?

Pronunciation: [ˈaʃɪz] (IPA)

Ashes are one of the most powerfully evocative substances in the English language, conjuring up images of destruction and rebirth, mourning and hope. But what if you need to describe these, or similar themes, without using the word "ashes"? Fortunately, the English language has many synonyms for this word, including cinders, embers, remains, residue, and dust. Each of these words carries a slightly different connotation and can be used effectively, depending on the context. For example, embers might suggest the smoldering remnants of a fire, while dust might suggest a more thorough erasure or cleansing. By experimenting with these words and a thesaurus, writers can create powerful and nuanced prose that speaks to the complex emotions and universal experiences of life.

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What are the hypernyms for Ashes?

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Usage examples for Ashes

A live coal was scraped out of the Ashes and a turf fire built around it.
"My Lady of the Chimney Corner"
Alexander Irvine
He rose and knocked the Ashes from his pipe and thrust it in his pocket and began to look over his pack, which had not been opened.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
Else all here is but dust and Ashes.
"A Key to Lord Tennyson's 'In Memoriam'"
Alfred Gatty

Famous quotes with Ashes

  • There is nothing more exciting in sport when the top two countries in the world are battling for the Ashes.
    Ian Botham
  • E'en from the tomb the voice of Nature cries, E'en in our Ashes live their wonted Fires.
    Thomas Gray
  • The Worldly Hope men set their Hearts upon Turns Ashes — or it prospers; and anon, Like Snow upon the Desert's dusty Face, Lighting a little hour or two — is gone.
    Omar Khayyám
  • That ev'n my buried Ashes such a snare Of Vintage shall fling up into the Air As not a True-believer passing by But shall be overtaken unaware.
    Omar Khayyám

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