Fire

Word FIRE
Character 4
Hyphenation fire
Pronunciations /ˈfɑeə(ɹ)/

Definitions and meanings of "Fire"

What do we mean by fire?

A rapid, persistent chemical change that releases heat and light and is accompanied by flame, especially the exothermic oxidation of a combustible substance. noun

A specific instance of this change that destroys something. noun

A burning fuel. noun

Burning intensity of feeling; ardor or enthusiasm: synonym: passion. noun

Luminosity or brilliance, as of a cut and polished gemstone. noun

Liveliness and vivacity of imagination; brilliance. noun

A severe test; a trial or torment. noun

A fever or bodily inflammation. noun

The discharge of firearms or artillery. noun

The launching of a missile, rocket, or similar ballistic body. noun

Discharged bullets or other projectiles. noun

Intense, repeated attack or criticism. noun

To cause to burn; ignite or set fire to. intransitive verb

To illuminate or cause to resemble fire, as in color. intransitive verb

To start (a fuel-burning engine or a vehicle with such an engine). Often used with up. intransitive verb

To start or tend a fire in. intransitive verb

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.

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).

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

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

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

The elements necessary to start a fire.

The bullets or other projectiles fired from a gun.

Strength of passion, whether love or hate.

Liveliness of imagination or fancy; intellectual and moral enthusiasm.

Splendour; brilliancy; lustre; hence, a star.

A severe trial; anything inflaming or provoking.

Red coloration in a piece of opal.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Fire

The word "fire" in example sentences

The fire itself is referred to as the ‘fire incident.' ❋ Unknown (2009)

On her return, seeing her mistress on fire, she immediately gave an alarm; and some people coming to her assistance, one of them endeavored to extinguish the flames with his hands, _but they adhered to them as if they had been dipped in brandy or oil on fire_. ❋ American Tract Society (N/A)

A stranger might suppose the buildings on fire, but not a blaze is within, the object here, as in bacon-curing, being _smoke_, not _fire_. ❋ E. R. Billings (N/A)

For example, utter the words: "A house is my fire," and observe the comparative duration of time in the pronunciation of each word, the comparative stress, and the relative pitch (e.g. of _a_ and _fire_). ❋ Paull Franklin Baum (N/A)

Sioux cheti “to build a fire, ” chewati “I build a fire”; shuta “to miss, ” shuunta-pi “we miss. ❋ Unknown (1921)

But, a final objection is raised, as on this view of the matter the elements -- earth, water and fire -- which are eaten and drunk, are already tripartite, each of them containing portions of all, and thus are of a threefold nature, how can they be designated each of them by a simple term -- _earth_, _water_, _fire_? ❋ George Thibaut (1881)

By morning the repair was accomplished, the leak was stopped, and in thirty hours the fire was again in the boiler; _and all the time the south wind blew so mildly that there was not the least need of a fire_. ❋ Unknown (1870)

The fire admits of easy regulation, the ashes may be removed and the fuel may be supplied without _checking the fire_. ❋ Unknown (1869)

It remains, then, that you be committed to the fire, which shall consume the light materials; for our God, to those who can comprehend heavenly things, is called a _consuming fire_. ❋ Mrs. James Sadlier (1861)

If we find _agni_, meaning fire, in Sanskrit, and _ignis_, meaning fire, in Latin, we may safely conclude that _fire_ was known to the undivided Aryans, even if no trace of the same name of fire occurred anywhere else. ❋ Alexander Wilder (1861)

'He was not,' she says, 'a reassuring man for nervous people to live with, as those nights were exceptional on which he did not set something on fire, the commonest incident being for some one to look up from book or work, to say casually, _Papa, your hair is on fire_; of which a calm _Is it, my love? ❋ Thomas De Quincey (1822)

Is that an accurate statement, it would be like trying to buy fire insurance after the house caught fire* ❋ Newsbusters (2010)

I'm sure you get your panties in a twist when the fire department shows up to put out your neighbors fire~ I am sure that if someone was holding your family hostage, you would send the police away becasue you don't want someone else paying the bill for your problems~ ❋ Unknown (2008)

_grazing shots_ and fire so delivered is called _grazing fire_. ❋ Unknown (1906)

"coals of fire" of the Scripture are _benefits_; -- but they are not the less "coals of _fire_." ❋ Thomas Moore (1815)

His phrase "fire of faith" reflects my yearning too! ❋ Rachael Freed (2011)

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