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Meaning of the word fire in English

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fire

US /faɪr/
UK /faɪr/
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Noun

1.

combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke

Example:
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The house caught fire and burned down.
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We sat around the campfire telling stories.
Synonym:
flameblazeinfernoconflagrationcombustion
2.

the shooting of guns or artillery

Example:
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The soldiers opened fire on the enemy.
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They came under heavy fire from the rebels.
Synonym:
gunfireshootingbarragevolleyfusillade

Verb

1.

discharge a gun or other weapon in order to propel a projectile

Example:
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The hunter aimed and fired his rifle.
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The cannon fired a warning shot.
Synonym:
shootdischargelaunchpropeldetonate
2.

dismiss an employee from a job

Example:
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The company decided to fire several employees due to budget cuts.
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If you're late one more time, I'll have to fire you.
Synonym:
dismisssackterminatedischargelay off
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