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Fire

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈfaɪə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈfaɪər/"]/

Meaning of Fire

the flames, light and heat, and often smoke, that are produced when something burns

In simple words: A hot, burning flame that gives light and heat.

Fire in a sentence

• The fire in the fireplace kept us warm during the winter.
• Please be careful not to touch the fire when roasting marshmallows.
• The firefighters worked hard to put out the fire in the building.
• He was fired from his job because he was often late.
• She felt the fire of passion when she danced on stage.

How to use Fire

Use 'fire' when talking about flames or combustion. Avoid using it in very formal writing where 'combustion' might be more appropriate.

Grammar pattern

fire + object

Memory hint

Think of a campfire you enjoy with friends – 'fire' is the warmth and light we gather around.

Related words

Collocations with Fire

• big
• huge
• fierce
• be on
• catch
• cause
• occur
• break out
• erupt
• safety
• hazard
• risk
• bring a fire under control
• set fire to something
• big
• huge
• fierce
• be on
• catch
• cause
• occur
• break out
• erupt
• safety
• hazard
• risk
• bring a fire under control
• set fire to something
• blazing
• crackling
• hot
• build
• make
• kindle
• burn
• roar
• kindle
• the glow from a fire
• the glow of a fire
• electric
• gas
• light
• put on
• switch on
• be off
• be on
• heavy
• withering
• anti-aircraft
• burst
• open
• return
• exchange
• rain down
• hit somebody/​something
• be in the line of fire

Synonyms for Fire

• flame
• blaze
• inferno
• conflagration
• campfire

Opposites of Fire

• ice
• water

Common mistakes with Fire

• Confusing 'fire' with 'fired' (past tense of fire as in dismissing someone)
• Using 'fire' as a verb without an object (e.g. 'fire the gun' instead of just 'fire')
• Not using the article 'the' when necessary (e.g. 'the fire' instead of just 'fire')

Frequently asked questions about Fire

What does Fire mean?

A hot, burning flame that gives light and heat.

What is the definition of Fire?

the flames, light and heat, and often smoke, that are produced when something burns

How do you use Fire in a sentence?

The fire in the fireplace kept us warm during the winter.

Can you give another example of Fire?

Please be careful not to touch the fire when roasting marshmallows.

What are synonyms for Fire?

Common alternatives include flame, blaze, inferno, conflagration, campfire.

What is the opposite of Fire?

Opposite meanings include ice, water.

What words go with Fire?

It commonly pairs with big, huge, fierce, be on, catch, cause, occur, break out, erupt, safety, hazard, risk, bring a fire under control, set fire to something, big, huge, fierce, be on, catch, cause, occur, break out, erupt, safety, hazard, risk, bring a fire under control, set fire to something, blazing, crackling, hot, build, make, kindle, burn, roar, kindle, the glow from a fire, the glow of a fire, electric, gas, light, put on, switch on, be off, be on, heavy, withering, anti-aircraft, burst, open, return, exchange, rain down, hit somebody/​something, be in the line of fire.

What are common mistakes when using Fire?

Confusing 'fire' with 'fired' (past tense of fire as in dismissing someone) Using 'fire' as a verb without an object (e.g. 'fire the gun' instead of just 'fire') Not using the article 'the' when necessary (e.g. 'the fire' instead of just 'fire')

How do you pronounce Fire?

US: /["/ˈfaɪər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfaɪə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Fire?

Use 'fire' when talking about flames or combustion. Avoid using it in very formal writing where 'combustion' might be more appropriate.

What CEFR level is Fire?

"Fire" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.