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glim·mer
 glimmer
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- pronunciation:
- glI
m
 r
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a dim or unsteady light; flicker.
We saw the glimmer of a lantern through the trees and knew we were close to camp.- synonyms:
- flicker, gleam
- similar words:
- glow, ray, sparkle, twinkle
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| definition 2: |
a small sign; hint; trace.
There was a glimmer of hope that the team would win the game.- synonyms:
- glint, suggestion, trace
- similar words:
- drop, gleam, hint, spark
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| related words: |
flash, touch, trace |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
glimmers, glimmering, glimmered |
| definition: |
to give off a dim or unsteady light.
The stars glimmered in the sky.- synonyms:
- twinkle
- similar words:
- blink, flicker, gleam, glisten, shimmer, shine
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| related words: |
flash, glow, light, peep, sparkle, twinkle |
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