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fire

1 of 4noun
/ˈfaɪər/
Forms:fires
1

the result of something burning that often produces heat, flame, light, and smoke

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  • Can you please add some logs to the fire to keep it burning?
  • The fire alarm went off, and we evacuated the building.
  • The firefighter bravely extinguished the house fire.
  • We enjoyed sitting by the fire, telling stories and staying warm.
  • We used a lighter to start the fire in the fireplace.
2

the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

Synonyms:
flameflaming
3

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

Synonyms:
firing
4

a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning

5

feelings of great warmth and intensity

Synonyms:
fervourardorfervorfervidnessardourfervency
6

once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)

7

intense adverse criticism

Synonyms:
attackflakflackblast
8

a severe trial

9

fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking