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fire

The word “fire” has 1 syllable: fire

It's pronounced as /faɪər/

What is synonym and antonym for fire?

In the thesaurus, “fire” has 152 synonyms and 31 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for fire along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for fire

Antonyms for fire

Meanings of fire

  • noun
    1. 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. 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).
    3. The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
    4. The aforementioned chemical reaction of burning, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
    5. A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).
    6. The elements necessary to start a fire.
    7. The bullets or other projectiles fired from a gun.
    8. Strength of passion, whether love or hate.
    9. Liveliness of imagination or fancy; intellectual and moral enthusiasm.
    10. Splendour; brilliancy; lustre; hence, a star.
    11. A severe trial; anything inflaming or provoking.
    12. Red coloration in a piece of opal.
  • verb
    1. To set (something, often a building) on fire.
    2. To heat as with fire, but without setting on fire, as ceramic, metal objects, etc.
    3. To drive away by setting a fire.
    4. To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct or poor performance).
    5. To shoot (a gun or analogous device).
    6. To shoot a gun, cannon, or similar weapon.
    7. To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.
    8. To cause an action potential in a cell.
    9. To forcibly direct (something).
    10. (computer sciences, software engineering) To initiate an event (by means of an event handler).
    11. To inflame; to irritate, as the passions.
    12. To animate; to give life or spirit to.
    13. To feed or serve the fire of.
    14. To light up as if by fire; to illuminate.
    15. To cauterize.
    16. To catch fire; to be kindled.
    17. To be irritated or inflamed with passion.
  • adjective
    1. Amazing; excellent.

Example Sentences

  • The campers built a fire to keep warm during the cold night.
  • Please do not play with fire, as it can be very dangerous.
  • The firefighters quickly put out the fire before it spread to nearby buildings.
  • We gathered around the fire and told stories under the stars.
  • The chef cooked the meat over an open fire for a smoky flavor.

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