glow

Meanings

• adjective, verb

  Emitting light; glowing; radiant.

  - "The lantern gave off a soft, glowing light."
  - "The sun began to glow as it set."
  - "The embers continued to glow in the fireplace."

• verb

  Give off light, often in a soft or gentle manner.

  - "The lantern glows softly in the night."
  - "The campfire glows warmly in the darkness."
  - "The glowing embers were a sign that the fire was still burning."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡloʊ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with glow
dow , now , show , flow , go , row

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Variants

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glow , glowed , glowing , glows , glow discharge , glow discharges , glow lamp , glow lamps , glow plug , glow plugs , golden glow , golden glows , twilight glow

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Forms

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glows, glowing, glowed

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Etymology

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Old English glowan; related to glowe ‘glowing coal,’ and glowworm ‘glowing insect.’

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Trivia

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1. Glowworms are the only insects that are naturally bioluminescent.

2. Glowsticks were originally developed for use in emergency situations, such as power outages and natural disasters.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bioluminescence: The production and emission of light by living organisms, often through a chemical reaction. Glowworms are a common example of bioluminescent organisms.

2. Glowstick: A type of plastic stick that glows in the dark, often used for parties or as a source of light in the dark.

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Culture

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Glow is often used metaphorically to describe emotions or feelings, such as a 'glowing heart' or 'a glow of happiness.' In literature, glow is often used to describe the setting sun or other sources of light. In art, glow can refer to the use of light or color to create a radiant effect.

How to Memorize "glow"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a lantern or a campfire giving off a soft, warm glow. Visualize the way the light reflects off the surrounding objects and creates a warm, inviting atmosphere.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'glow' with the feeling of warmth and light. Think of a lantern or a campfire, and how they give off a soft, inviting glow.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Glowing Lanterns In Nighttime' to remember the definition of glow as 'emitting light; glowing; radiant.'

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