Cool MateMeaning of Ash
In simple words: The gray powdery substance left after something burns.
Ash in a sentence
- cigarette ash
- black volcanic ash
- Ash from the volcano fell over a wide area.
- She flicked ash out of the window carelessly.
- The town was reduced to ashes in the fighting.
- the glowing ashes of the campfire
- The fire had died to cold ashes.
- The party had risen, like a phoenix, from the ashes of electoral disaster.
- She had seen all her dreams turn to ashes.
- She wanted her ashes to be scattered at sea.
How to use Ash
Typically used in discussions about fire, health effects of smoke, or as a post-burn term. Less appropriate in casual conversation where specific terms are preferable.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of the phrase 'a-sh' — imagine seeing ash falling like snow.
Related words
Collocations with Ash
Common mistakes with Ash
- Confused with 'ashes', which refers to multiple pieces of ash.
- Used incorrectly in relation to cooking, where 'char' might be more suitable.
- Mispronounced, especially the ending sound.
Ash appears in
Ash in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
رماد
المادة المسحوقة الرمادية المتبقية بعد احتراق شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ছাই
কোনো কিছু পুড়ে যাওয়ার পর যে ছাইয়ের মতো গুঁড়ো পড়ে থাকে।
- GermanDeutsch
Asche
Der graue, pudrige Stoff, der übrig bleibt, nachdem etwas verbrannt ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Ceniza
La sustancia en polvo gris que queda después de que algo se quema.
- Persianفارسی
خاکستر
ماده پودری خاکستری که بعد از سوختن چیزی باقی میماند.
- FrenchFrançais
Cendre
La substance poudreuse grise qui reste après la combustion de quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
राख
किसी चीज़ के जलने के बाद बचा हुआ भूरा या काला पाउडर।
- ItalianItaliano
Cenere
La sostanza polverosa grigia rimasta dopo che qualcosa brucia.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Cinza
A substância pulverulenta cinza que resta depois que algo queima.
- RussianРусский
Зола, пепел
Серая порошкообразная субстанция, остающаяся после сгорания чего-либо.
- Urduاردو
راکھ
جلنے کے بعد بچ جانے والا سرمئی پاؤڈر۔
- Chinese中文
灰烬
燃烧后留下的灰色粉状物质。
More words like Ash
- Residue
- Dust
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Ash
What does Ash mean?
The gray powdery substance left after something burns.
What is the definition of Ash?
the grey or black powder that is left after something, especially tobacco, wood or coal, has burnt
How do you use Ash in a sentence?
cigarette ash
Can you give another example of Ash?
black volcanic ash
What are synonyms for Ash?
Common alternatives include cinder, residue, dust.
What is the opposite of Ash?
Opposite meanings include live, growth, flame.
What words go with Ash?
It commonly pairs with glowing, hot, red-hot, cloud, flick, tap, reduce something to, fall, rise from the ashes, glowing, hot, red-hot, cloud, flick, tap, reduce something to, fall, rise from the ashes, scatter, spread, bury.
What are common mistakes when using Ash?
Confused with 'ashes', which refers to multiple pieces of ash. Used incorrectly in relation to cooking, where 'char' might be more suitable. Mispronounced, especially the ending sound.
How do you pronounce Ash?
US: /["/æʃ/"]/, UK: /["/æʃ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Ash?
Typically used in discussions about fire, health effects of smoke, or as a post-burn term. Less appropriate in casual conversation where specific terms are preferable.
What CEFR level is Ash?
"Ash" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.