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ashes

ASH-iz/ˈæʃ.ɪz/

2 meanings of ashes

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of ash. Use this form for the powder left after burning, or for more than one ash.

    The campfire left a pile of gray ashes by morning.

    They swept the ashes out of the fireplace before lighting a new fire.

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  2. 2
    verb
    The form of ash used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.

    She ashes her cigarette into the tray every few minutes.

    He ashes the cigar carefully so the embers don't fall on the rug.

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ashes is a form of ash

ash, noun: The gray powder left after something has burned. Full entry

Forms
ashashes plural
Spelling
ash → ashes: add -es
Sound
The ending sounds like /ɪz/, an extra syllable.

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