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How to pronounce fire
Say it like this: /ˈfaɪ.ɚ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does fire mean?
nounA (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).
“We sat about the fire singing songs and telling tales.”
The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
“There was a fire at the school last night and the whole place burned down.”
adjAmazing; excellent.
“This is fire, keep up the amazing work!”
verbTo set (something, often a building) on fire.
“That lamp was the mummy of a woman tied to a stout stake let into the rock, and he had fired her hair.”
To heat as with fire, but without setting on fire, as ceramic, metal objects, etc.
“They fire the wood to make it easier to put a point on the end.”
To drive away by setting a fire.
“Till my bad angel fire my good one out.”
intjCommand to shoot with firearms.
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