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Fire
Sounds like
FYR
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Simple meaning
What does Fire mean?
Heat and flames from something burning.
Dictionary definition
Heat, light, and flames from something burning; also to dismiss from a job or shoot.
Example sentences
Fire in a sentence
easy
The fire warmed the cabin.
medium
Fire can be dangerous if it spreads.
hard
Firefighters train to control fire and protect people safely.
Synonyms
Words like Fire
flameThe bright hot part of fire.
Antonyms
Opposite words
waterA liquid that can put out fire.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fire, depending on context.
Word family
Fire word family
Base word
fire
noun
fire
Fire entry form.
noun
fires
More than one fire.
verb
fired
Past form of fire.
verb
firing
Action form of fire.
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Quick practice
Try Fire
Practice 1
What does fire mean?
Fire means heat and flames from something burning.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fire?
Flame is close in meaning to fire in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fire?
Water contrasts with fire.
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