blaze
0 antonyms and opposites of blaze, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A large, fast-burning fire.
How to use blaze
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English "blæse," meaning a torch or flame, tracing back to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "to shine."
Full origin of blaze →Frequently asked questions
What does “blaze” mean?
The word “blaze” means a large, fast-burning fire. In plain terms, a strong, bright fire, or (as a verb) to burn or shine intensely; also a trail marker or a mark on an animal's face.
How do you pronounce “blaze”?
“Blaze” is pronounced blayz (/bleɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “blaze” in a sentence?
Here is “blaze” used in a sentence: “Firefighters battled the blaze for six hours before bringing it under control.”
What part of speech is “blaze”?
Depending on how it is used, “blaze” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “blaze” come from?
The word “blaze” comes from Old English. From Old English "blæse," meaning a torch or flame, tracing back to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "to shine.".
Is “blaze” a common word?
“Blaze” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “blaze” have?
“Blaze” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large, fast-burning fire.
What is the difference between a blaze and a fire?
A blaze specifically refers to a large, fast-burning fire, while fire is a general term that can describe flames of any size or intensity. All blazes are fires, but not all fires are large or fast-burning enough to be called a blaze.
What does blaze mean when describing a horse?
When describing a horse, a blaze refers to a white or light-colored mark running down its face, a distinct sense from the fire-related meanings of the word. This same word is also used for a mark cut into a tree's bark to show a trail.
How is blaze used as a verb differently from its noun senses?
As a verb, blaze means to burn brightly or shine with intense light, such as a fire that blazes through a building or a sun that blazes overhead, while the noun senses refer to the fire itself or to a mark on a horse or tree. The verb focuses on the action of burning or shining rather than the object.