A lantern glowed outside the tent after sunset.
A lantern glowed outside the tent after sunset.
English
glow
ɡloʊ, ɡləʊ
Meaning: to produce a continuous light and sometimes heat without flame
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | glow |
| 3rd person singular present | glows |
| Present participle | glowing |
| Past | glowed |
| Will future | will glow |
| Going-to future | going to glow |
| Imperative negative | don't glow / do not glow |
Example sentences
The embers of the fire glowed in the dark.
The embers of the fire glowed in the dark.
At dusk, a flaming torch glows beside the stone wall.
At dusk, a flaming torch glows beside the stone wall.
The bright lights glowed harshly in the room.
The bright lights glowed harshly in the room.
Usage Notes
Refers to a soft, steady radiance. It is often used for objects that are hot or for a person's face when they are happy or healthy.
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