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ash Definition and Meaning in English (ash definition)

noun
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Ash definition: Ash is the powdery residue left after the complete combustion of a substance, typically grey or black.

Definitions of Ash

  1. 1noun

    Ash is the powdery residue left after the complete combustion of a substance, typically grey or black.

  2. 2noun

    An ash is a deciduous tree of the genus Fraxinus, known for its tough, elastic wood and often used for timber.

Example Sentences

casual

“The campfire left a pile of grey ash.”

formal

“She scattered her father's ashes in the ocean.”

Inflected Word Forms

nounashtray
pluralashes
adjectiveashen
adjectiveashy

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

rise from the ashesidiom

To recover from a disaster or defeat and become stronger than before.

turn to ashexpression

To be completely destroyed by fire or to become worthless.

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Ash definition: Ash is the powdery residue left after the complete combustion of a substance, typically grey or black.
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'Ash' translates to 'ash' in English. Ash definition: Ash is the powdery residue left after the complete combustion of a substance, typically grey or black.
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