Embers glow red.

Meaning: This means that the hot pieces of wood that are left after a fire has burned down are giving off light without flames, and that they are the color red.

Choice of Words: Embers are the hot pieces of wood that are left after a fire has burned down. Glow is a verb that means to give off light without flames. Red is a color that is often associated with fire.

Alternative Expressions

Embers burn red.

Meaning: This sentence is also describing how the embers are burning. It's like saying, The small pieces of burning wood or coal are giving off a reddish light because they are on fire.

Choice of Words: Embers are small pieces of burning wood or coal. Burn means to be on fire. Red is a color. When you put them together, "Embers burn red" means that the embers are on fire and are giving off a reddish light.

Embers glow with a red light.

Meaning: This sentence is also describing how the embers are burning. It's like saying, The small pieces of burning wood or coal are giving off a reddish light without a flame.

Choice of Words: Embers are small pieces of burning wood or coal. Glow means to give off light without a flame. Red is a color. Light is what you can see. When you put them together, "Embers glow with a red light" means that the embers are giving off a reddish light without a flame.

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