fire (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪər/
Definition
The rapid oxidation of a material, producing heat, light, and smoke.
Examples
The fire spread quickly through the dry grass.
Be careful not to touch the fire; it is very hot.
Firefighters arrived to put out the fire.
How to Use fire
- fire at (prepositional phrase)
- To shoot bullets or other projectiles towards someone or something. — "The enemy began to fire at our positions."
- fire up (phrasal verb)
- To make something (like an engine or a computer) start working, or to make someone feel excited or angry. — "Let's fire up the grill for the barbecue."
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