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ash

The word “ash” has 1 syllable: ash

It's pronounced as /æʃ/

What is synonym and antonym for ash?

In the thesaurus, “ash” has 27 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ash along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for ash

Antonyms for ash

  • douse
  • dowse
  • extinguish
  • put out
  • quench

Meanings of ash

  • noun
    1. The solid remains of a fire.
    2. The nonaqueous remains of a material subjected to any complete oxidation process.
    3. Fine particles from a volcano, volcanic ash.
    4. (in the plural) Human (or animal) remains after cremation.
    5. What remains after a catastrophe.
    6. A gray colour, like that of ash.
    7. A shade tree of the genus Fraxinus.
    8. The wood of this tree.
    9. The traditional name for the ae ligature (æ), as used in Old English.
  • verb
    1. To reduce to a residue of ash. See ashing.
    2. To hit the end off of a burning cigar or cigarette.
    3. To hit the end off (a burning cigar or cigarette).
    4. (mostly used in the passive) To cover newly-sown fields of crops with ashes.

Example Sentences

  • The fireplace was full of gray ash after the fire burned out.
  • She sprinkled ash from the barbecue over the garden soil.
  • Volcanic ash covered the nearby villages after the eruption.
  • He rubbed ash on his hands to remove the odor of garlic.
  • The candle left a small pile of ash on the table.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ash, such as: bake, broil, burn, char, cook, cremate, deflagrate.

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