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Pronunciation

/æʃ/

Ash: The light, powdery remains of burned wood, plants, or other organic matter. In British English, it can also refer to volcanic soot or ashes from a fire. Example: “The fireplace was filled with a layer of ash from the previous night’s fire.”
(Geology) A sedimentary rock formed from the accumulation of mineral and organic particles in water. Example: “The landscape is covered in layers of volcanic ash.”
(Plural) Short form of ashes, the remains of something that has been burned completely. Example: “He scattered the ashes of his father across the lake.”

To ash (a cigarette): To extinguish by burning the end. Example: “He gently ashed his cigarette into the ashtray.”
(Informal) To scatter or distribute ashes, especially after cremation. Example: “We’ll be having a memorial service where we’ll ash our loved one’s remains.”

Ashy: Having a pale, grayish color, resembling ashes. Example: “Her skin had an ashy tone from the lack of sun.”
Ashen: Similar to ashes in appearance or color, often implying sorrow or grief. Example: “The ashen sky预示着即将到来的暴风雨.”

“Ash from the volcano” describes the aftermath of a volcanic eruption.
“Clean up the ash” refers to clearing away debris left by a fire.
“Ashes to ashes” is a metaphor for death, implying everything will return to dust.

Noun: “After the fire, the room was filled with a thick layer of ash on the floor.”
Verb: “He carefully ashed the cigarette before throwing it away.”
Adjective: “The ashen-faced woman looked worried about the approaching deadline.”