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Fire

noun, verb

Heat and flames from something burning.

4 letters 2 syllables

What does Fire mean?

Heat and flames from something burning.

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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.

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Practice the meaning of Fire

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does fire mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to fire?

Practice 3

Which word is an antonym of fire?

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Fire

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Sounds like

FYR

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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.
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Word family

Fire word family

Base word

fire

noun

fires

More than one fire.

verb

fired

Past form of fire.

verb

firing

Action form of fire.

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