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."

Synonyms of fire

Words with a similar meaning to fire:

• flame
• blaze
• conflagration

Antonyms of fire

Words with the opposite meaning to fire:

• water
• ice

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