Meaning
The soft grey powder that is left after something burns.
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Word origin
From Old English aesce, an old Germanic word for the powder left by fire.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- aesce
Grammar
Examples
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Ash is the grey powder left after burning.
carpet.
"Ash" is usually uncountable.
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"In ashes" means completely burned down.
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