fire

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈfɑeə(ɹ)/
/ˈfaɪə(ɹ)/
/ˈfaɪɚ/
Noun
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering.

2 Definition

An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire).

Example Sentences
  • We sat about the fire singing songs and telling tales.
3 Definition

The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.

Example Sentences
  • During hot and dry summers many fires in forests are caused by regardlessly discarded cigarette butts.
4 Definition

The aforementioned chemical reaction of burning, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.

5 Definition

A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).

6 Definition

The elements necessary to start a fire.

Example Sentences
  • The fire was laid and needed to be lit.
7 Definition

The bullets or other projectiles fired from a gun.

Example Sentences
  • The fire from the enemy guns kept us from attacking.
8 Definition

Strength of passion, whether love or hate.

9 Definition

Liveliness of imagination or fancy; intellectual and moral enthusiasm.

10 Definition

Splendour; brilliancy; lustre; hence, a star.

11 Definition

A severe trial; anything inflaming or provoking.

12 Definition

Red coloration in a piece of opal.

Verb
17 definition(s)
1 Definition

To set (something, often a building) on fire.

2 Definition

To heat as with fire, but without setting on fire, as ceramic, metal objects, etc.

Example Sentences
  • If you fire the pottery at too high a temperature, it may crack.
3 Definition

To drive away by setting a fire.

4 Definition

To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct or poor performance).

Antonyms
hire
5 Definition

To shoot (a gun or analogous device).

Example Sentences
  • He fired his radar gun at passing cars.
6 Definition

To shoot a gun, cannon, or similar weapon.

Synonyms
open fire shoot
Example Sentences
  • Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes.
7 Definition

To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.

8 Definition

To cause an action potential in a cell.

Example Sentences
  • When a neuron fires, it transmits information.
9 Definition

To forcibly direct (something).

Example Sentences
  • He answered the questions the reporters fired at him.
10 Definition

(computer sciences, software engineering) To initiate an event (by means of an event handler).

Example Sentences
  • The event handler should only fire after all web page content has finished loading.
11 Definition

To inflame; to irritate, as the passions.

Example Sentences
  • to fire the soul with anger, pride, or revenge
12 Definition

To animate; to give life or spirit to.

Example Sentences
  • to fire the genius of a young man
13 Definition

To feed or serve the fire of.

Example Sentences
  • to fire a boiler
14 Definition

To light up as if by fire; to illuminate.

15 Definition

To cauterize.

16 Definition

To catch fire; to be kindled.

17 Definition

To be irritated or inflamed with passion.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Amazing; excellent.

Example Sentences
  • That shit is fire, yo!