glare
Glare (noun) means a harsh, dazzling light. Example: “The glare off the snow made it hard to see the road ahead.”
How to use glare
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a blinding bright light, or a hostile, fixed stare — and, as a verb, to produce either.
Word forms
more glare comparative, glared past tense, glares plural, glares singular, most glare superlative
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The _____ off the snow made it hard to see the road ahead.
Etymology
From Middle English glaren, related to Old English and Germanic words meaning "to glisten" or "to shine brightly" — the same root family as glass and glower.
Synonyms
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What does “glare” mean?
The word “glare” means a harsh, dazzling light. In plain terms, either a blinding bright light, or a hostile, fixed stare — and, as a verb, to produce either.
How do you pronounce “glare”?
“Glare” is pronounced gleh-uh (/ɡlɛɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “glare” in a sentence?
Here is “glare” used in a sentence: “The glare off the snow made it hard to see the road ahead.”
What part of speech is “glare”?
Depending on how it is used, “glare” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “glare” come from?
The word “glare” comes from Old English. From Middle English glaren, related to Old English and Germanic words meaning "to glisten" or "to shine brightly" — the same root family as glass and glower.
Is “glare” a common word?
“Glare” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “glare” have?
“Glare” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a harsh, dazzling light.