kindling

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈkɪndlɪŋ/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈkɪndlɪŋ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(kind′ling)

From the verb kindle: (⇒ conjugate)
kindling is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections
v pres p

kindling
WordReference English Thesaurus © 2025
Sense: Material for starting a fire
Synonyms:
firewood, twigs, wood Collocations
Sense: Combustion
Synonyms:
ignition Collocations, burning Collocations, combustion


kindle
WordReference English Thesaurus © 2025
Sense: To start a fire
Synonyms:
light Collocations, ignite, set on fire
Sense: To excite
Synonyms:
arouse, inspire, animate, excite Collocations


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