Words / A2

KANDL/ˈkændl/

A candle is a stick of wax with a string (wick) that burns to give light: light a candle, blow out the candles. A lamp uses electricity. Handle is what you hold. Birthday cakes have candles.

Meaning

A stick of wax with a string that you burn to give light.

Examples

• “We lit a candle when the lights went out.”
• “Light a candle if the power goes off.”
• “Do not leave burning candles near curtains.”

Good to know

light / blow out a candle. Electric: lamp. Mix-up: handle.

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