Definitions
There are 22 meanings of the word
Fire.
How to pronounce fire:
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Fire - as a noun
The event of something burning (often destructive)
Example: "They lost everything in the fire"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
happeningnatural eventoccurrenceoccurrentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
Example: "Hold your fire until you can see the whites of their eyes"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
firingHypernyms (Closely Related)
attackonrushonsetonslaughtHyponyms (Broadly Related)
antiaircraft firebarragebarrage firebattery
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The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
Example: "Fire was one of our ancestors' first discoveries"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flameflamingHypernyms (Closely Related)
burningcombustionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
Example: "They sat by the fire and talked"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fireplacehearthopen fireplaceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (empedocles), associated with the humour bile
Feelings of great warmth and intensity
Example: "He spoke with great ardor"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ardorardourfervencyfervidnessfervorfervourHypernyms (Closely Related)
passionpassionatenessHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking
Example: "Put the kettle on the fire"
A severe trial
Example: "He went through fire and damnation"
Fire - as a verb
Cause to go off
Example: "Fire a gun"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dischargeHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Bake in a kiln so as to harden
Example: "Fire pottery"
Terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
Example: "The boss fired his secretary today"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
candismissdisplacegive noticegive the axegive the sacksacksend awayterminateHypernyms (Closely Related)
removeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
hireDrive out or away by or as if by fire
Example: "The soldiers were fired"
Call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Example: "Arouse pity"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arouseelicitenkindleevokekindleprovokeraiseHypernyms (Closely Related)
createmakeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Destroy by fire
Example: "They burned the house and his diaries"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
burnburn downHypernyms (Closely Related)
destroyruinHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Generate an electrical impulse
Example: "The neurons fired fast"
Fire - as an adjective
Amazing; excellent.
Example: "That shit is fire, yo!"
Example Sentences
"The campers gathered around the fire to stay warm."
"The fire consumed the entire building within minutes."
"The firefighters worked hard to extinguish the raging fire."
"We could see smoke rising from the fire in the distance."
"The fireplace crackled and the fire danced hypnotically."
Word Game Points
Is FIRE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fire is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FIRE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is FIRE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fire is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFIRE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is FIRE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fire is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFIRE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
