fires (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪərz/
Definition
A destructive burning of something, especially a building or forest.
Examples
The old barn caught fire and burned to the ground.
A small campfire fire can quickly get out of control.
The firefighters worked through the night to extinguish the blaze.
How to Use fires
- catch fire (collocation)
- To start burning. — "The dry leaves caught fire easily."
- open fire (collocation)
- To start shooting a weapon. — "The enemy opened fire without warning."
- set fire to (collocation)
- To intentionally cause something to burn. — "The vandals set fire to the abandoned car."
- under fire (idiom)
- Being criticized or attacked. — "The politician was under fire for his controversial remarks."
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