Ash
noun
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
The fire was out, and all that was left was a pile of ash.
Often appears as...
- pile of ash
- turn to ash
noun
A tree that is commonly found in temperate climates.
The ash tree in the yard provides great shade in the summer.
Often appears as...
- ash tree
- ash woodland
noun
The remains of a human body after cremation.
Her ashes were scattered over the sea, as she had requested.
Often appears as...
- scatter the ashes
- urn of ashes
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Slightly Disapproving
noun
The color of ash, a light gray.
She wore an ash-colored dress to the party.
Often appears as...
- ash-colored
- ash-gray
noun
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
The fire was out, and all that was left was a pile of ash.
Often appears as...
- pile of ash
- turn to ash
noun
A tree that is commonly found in temperate climates.
The ash tree in the yard provides great shade in the summer.
Often appears as...
- ash tree
- ash woodland
noun
The remains of a human body after cremation.
Her ashes were scattered over the sea, as she had requested.
Often appears as...
- scatter the ashes
- urn of ashes
Usage tips
Slightly Disapproving
noun
The color of ash, a light gray.
She wore an ash-colored dress to the party.
Often appears as...
- ash-colored
- ash-gray
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3After Fire
Used to describe what is left after something has burned completely.
The bonfire turned to ash by morning.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Only Gray
Although ash is often gray, it can vary in color based on what was burned.
The ash from the colored paper was bright and varied.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Sometimes used metaphorically to signify total destruction or the end.
The company's reputation turned to ash after the scandal.
Pro Tip 1/3After Fire
Used to describe what is left after something has burned completely.
The bonfire turned to ash by morning.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Only Gray
Although ash is often gray, it can vary in color based on what was burned.
The ash from the colored paper was bright and varied.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Sometimes used metaphorically to signify total destruction or the end.
The company's reputation turned to ash after the scandal.
Pro Tip 1/3After Fire
Used to describe what is left after something has burned completely.
The bonfire turned to ash by morning.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Only Gray
Although ash is often gray, it can vary in color based on what was burned.
The ash from the colored paper was bright and varied.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Sometimes used metaphorically to signify total destruction or the end.
The company's reputation turned to ash after the scandal.
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The colossal consequences...
in nearly two meters of ash and rock. Scientists are currently monitoring the world's active volcanoes, and procedures for predicting eruptions, conducting evacuations and diverting lava flows have improved over the years. But the massive scale and global reach of a supervolcano
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What happens to our...
using a mixture of ashes and cement to create marine habitats for sea life. Death is an inevitable part of the human condition, but how we treat bodies and burials continues to evolve. We may each have different spiritual, religious, or practical approaches to dying,
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Why certain naturally...
to the existence of healthy boreal forest ecosystems. By coming to terms with that, we can protect ourselves from their more damaging effects while enabling the forests, like the legendary phoenix, to rise reborn from their own ashes.
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Fire and Feast PIPE A...
this surge of life from the ashes feeds the next generation the new shoots are rich in essential minerals for nursing moms and plenty of grass means plenty of milk in just three weeks half a million wildebeest calves are born in the
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"Everything happens for...
I was not reduced to ashes. I felt like I was floating, floating on the love and prayers of all those who hummed around me like worker bees, bringing me notes and socks and flowers and quilts embroidered with words of encouragement.
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Hanging Out with Dad PIPE...
in accordance with family tradition Mick's come to retrieve his dad's ashes and spread them at a special place miles from here dad asked me to take him up into the highlands when he died who said I'd appreciate it if you'd stick my
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How to rebuild the world...
the camera to come in nice and close so I'm covering myself in some of that newspaper coming out as ash I've gonna take off this chimney and being careful of your eyebrows there and the Ted camera more importantly you should be
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Nature's Mighty Power:...
this surge of life from the ashes feeds the next generation the new shoots are rich in essential minerals for nursing moms and plenty of grass means plenty of milk in just three weeks
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Earth's Hidden Volcanos...
recycling minerals from deep within the earth's crust they nourish our land with ash creating some of the most fertile plains on earth
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Is Humanity The Next...
it's not the lava or ash that wiped out life but an invisible gas released by volcanoes called carbon dioxide
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The colossal consequences...
in nearly two meters of ash and rock. Scientists are currently monitoring the world's active volcanoes, and procedures for predicting eruptions, conducting evacuations and diverting lava flows have improved over the years. But the massive scale and global reach of a supervolcano
Video examples
What happens to our...
using a mixture of ashes and cement to create marine habitats for sea life. Death is an inevitable part of the human condition, but how we treat bodies and burials continues to evolve. We may each have different spiritual, religious, or practical approaches to dying,
Video examples
Why certain naturally...
to the existence of healthy boreal forest ecosystems. By coming to terms with that, we can protect ourselves from their more damaging effects while enabling the forests, like the legendary phoenix, to rise reborn from their own ashes.
Video examples
Fire and Feast PIPE A...
this surge of life from the ashes feeds the next generation the new shoots are rich in essential minerals for nursing moms and plenty of grass means plenty of milk in just three weeks half a million wildebeest calves are born in the
Video examples
"Everything happens for...
I was not reduced to ashes. I felt like I was floating, floating on the love and prayers of all those who hummed around me like worker bees, bringing me notes and socks and flowers and quilts embroidered with words of encouragement.
Video examples
Hanging Out with Dad PIPE...
in accordance with family tradition Mick's come to retrieve his dad's ashes and spread them at a special place miles from here dad asked me to take him up into the highlands when he died who said I'd appreciate it if you'd stick my
Video examples
How to rebuild the world...
the camera to come in nice and close so I'm covering myself in some of that newspaper coming out as ash I've gonna take off this chimney and being careful of your eyebrows there and the Ted camera more importantly you should be
Video examples
Nature's Mighty Power:...
this surge of life from the ashes feeds the next generation the new shoots are rich in essential minerals for nursing moms and plenty of grass means plenty of milk in just three weeks
Video examples
Earth's Hidden Volcanos...
recycling minerals from deep within the earth's crust they nourish our land with ash creating some of the most fertile plains on earth
Video examples
Is Humanity The Next...
it's not the lava or ash that wiped out life but an invisible gas released by volcanoes called carbon dioxide
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Mark Pellegrino
American Actor
I think what draws people into 'Supernatural' is that when all is said and done, and the ash from the various apocalypses settle, it's about the brothers. Even though there's cool fights in this and cool special effects, and there's superheroes... in the end, it is about family. Two families: the family by blood and family by choice.
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Pooja Bedi
Indian Actress
We need to celebrate our lives. One day, we're all going to be dead and gone, and be nothing more than a pile of ashes. This is one life we've got and the only way to live it is to live it up shamelessly and joyously.
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Tzipi Livni
Israeli Politician
Being an Israeli is to know that you have risen from the ashes of those who were killed and knowing you have a responsibility for the coming generations.
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Neil Gaiman
British Author
Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and adventures are the shadow truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes and forgotten.
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Philip Roth
American Novelist
I rarely, if ever, had another book in mind while I was writing the previous book. Each book starts from ashes, really.
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Hussein of Jordan
Jordanian Royalty
Real victories are those that protect human life, not those that result from its destruction or emerge from its ashes.
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Laurent Lamothe
Haitian Public Servant
Dear friends of Haiti, we are indeed on the right track. Slowly but surely we are rising from the ashes.
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Leonard Cohen
Canadian Singer
Poetry is just the evidence of life. If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash.
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Mattie Stepanek
American Poet
You can't lie down in the ashes of another person's life.
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Marcus Valerius Martial
Spanish Poet
Glory paid to our ashes comes too late.
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Mark Pellegrino
American Actor
I think what draws people into 'Supernatural' is that when all is said and done, and the ash from the various apocalypses settle, it's about the brothers. Even though there's cool fights in this and cool special effects, and there's superheroes... in the end, it is about family. Two families: the family by blood and family by choice.
Quote examples
Pooja Bedi
Indian Actress
We need to celebrate our lives. One day, we're all going to be dead and gone, and be nothing more than a pile of ashes. This is one life we've got and the only way to live it is to live it up shamelessly and joyously.
Quote examples
Tzipi Livni
Israeli Politician
Being an Israeli is to know that you have risen from the ashes of those who were killed and knowing you have a responsibility for the coming generations.
Quote examples
Neil Gaiman
British Author
Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and adventures are the shadow truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes and forgotten.
Quote examples
Philip Roth
American Novelist
I rarely, if ever, had another book in mind while I was writing the previous book. Each book starts from ashes, really.
Quote examples
Hussein of Jordan
Jordanian Royalty
Real victories are those that protect human life, not those that result from its destruction or emerge from its ashes.
Quote examples
Laurent Lamothe
Haitian Public Servant
Dear friends of Haiti, we are indeed on the right track. Slowly but surely we are rising from the ashes.
Quote examples
Leonard Cohen
Canadian Singer
Poetry is just the evidence of life. If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash.
Quote examples
Mattie Stepanek
American Poet
You can't lie down in the ashes of another person's life.
Quote examples
Marcus Valerius Martial
Spanish Poet
Glory paid to our ashes comes too late.
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