fire

1 of 3

noun

ˈfī(-ə)r

often attributive

a(1)

: the phenomenon of combustion manifested in light, flame, and heat

(2)

: one of the four elements of the alchemists

air, water, fire, and earth

b(1)

: burning passion : ardor

young lovers with their hearts full of fire

(2)

: liveliness of imagination : inspiration

the force and fire of his oratory

: fuel in a state of combustion (as on a hearth)

warmed his hands at the crackling fire

British : a small gas or electric space heater

: a destructive burning (as of a building)

The shack was destroyed by a fire.

b(1)

: death or torture by fire

He confessed under threat of the fire.

(2)

: severe trial or ordeal

He had proved himself in the fire of battle.

: brilliancy, luminosity

the fire of a gem

: the firing of weapons (such as firearms, artillery, or missiles)

The troops were ordered to cease fire. [=stop shooting]

They opened fire on [=began shooting at] the enemy.

also : the bullets, shells, etc., that are discharged

The soldiers endured heavy fire.

see also friendly fire compare counterfire

: intense verbal attack or criticism

His remarks have provoked heavy fire from his political opponents.

: a rapidly delivered series (as of remarks)

fireless

ˈfī(-ə)r-ləs How to pronounce fire (audio)

adjective

fire

2 of 3

verb

fired; firing

transitive verb

: to set on fire : kindle

also : ignite

fire a rocket engine

b(1)

: to give life or spirit to : inspire

the description fired his imagination

(2)

: to fill with passion or enthusiasm

—often used with up

: to light up as if by fire

: to cause to start operating

—usually used with up

fired up the engine

: to drive out or away by or as if by fire

: to dismiss from a position

a(1)

: to cause to explode : detonate

(2)

: to propel from or as if from a gun : discharge, launch

fire a rocket

(3)

: shoot sense 1b

fire a gun

(4)

: to score (a number) in a game or contest

: to throw with speed or force

fired the ball to first base

fire a left jab

: to utter with force and rapidity

: to apply fire or fuel to: such as

: to process by applying heat

fire pottery

: to feed or serve the fire of

fire a boiler

intransitive verb

: to take fire : kindle, ignite

: to begin operation : start

the engine fired

: to operate especially as the result of the application of an electrical impulse

the spark plug fires

: to become irritated or angry

—often used with up

: to become filled with excitement or enthusiasm

: to discharge a firearm

fire at close range

: to emit or let fly an object

: to tend a fire

: to transmit a nerve impulse

the rate at which a neuron fires

fireable

ˈfī(-ə)r-ə-bəl How to pronounce fire (audio)

ˈfī-rə-

adjective

firer noun

FIRE

3 of 3

abbreviation

finance, insurance, and real estate

Example Sentences

Noun Stay away from the fire. The shack was destroyed by a fire. Two people died in that terrible fire. How did the fire start? We warmed our hands over the fire. She built a fire in the fireplace. The fire went out and he had to light it again. Verb She fired the arrow at the target. He fired several shots at the police. He fired at the police. The gun failed to fire. The soldiers fired on the enemy. The shortstop fired the ball to first base. The angry mob fired rocks at him. The boxer fired a left jab at his opponent's chin. The story fired his imagination. She had to fire several workers. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The aroma is best described as rotten eggs on fire.

Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022 Strikes in Kharkiv continued during daylight Monday when an administrative facility in the center of the city was hit by a missile, setting part of it on fire and killing one person, regional Police Chief Volodymyr Tymoahko said.

Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 Young British filmmakers are on fire at the moment.

Douglas Greenwood, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2022 Strikes in Kharkiv continued during daylight Monday when an administrative facility in the center of the city was hit by a missile, setting part of it on fire and killing one person, regional Police Chief Volodymyr Tymoahko said.

Elena Becatoros And Hanna Arhirova, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Sep. 2022 There were random attacks in the streets, and the homes of those who seemed to qualify as enemies within were set on fire.

Ben Okri, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 Fire crews arrived to find multiple vehicles on fire that were parked at the remote parking lot.

Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022 DressX has more than 2,500 items, from digital crop tops and sneakers to larger-than-life sculptural dresses, futuristic gowns fit for royalty or coats caught on fire.

Leah Dolan, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 But Klassen said the Ravens would need to be better prepared for curveballs like the Miami Dolphins’ hair-on-fire approach in their Week 10 upset last season.

Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2022

Verb

While the official starting gun in the next White House race doesn’t fire until after November’s elections, early visits by Pence, Pompeo and a slew of other potential GOP presidential contenders have been underway since early last year.

Paul Steinhauser, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2022 A year ago, fans chanted to fire coach Clay Helton after a season-opening win against San Jose State.

Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2022 But the risk is acute that his presence could distract from what the GOP has sought to make its central message of the midterms: that voters should fire Democrats who have presided over rising costs and violent crime.

Isaac Arnsdorf, Michael Scherer And Josh Dawsey, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Sep. 2022 Ukraine has said Russian forces use the sprawling site as a fortress to launch artillery attacks, knowing that the Ukrainians across the river dare not fire back, for fear of hitting vital equipment and causing a radiation catastrophe.

Andrew E. Kramer, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Aug. 2022 This conferred an enormous advantage on US and NATO troops, who could now observe and fire on enemy forces that were effectively operating blind.

Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 26 Aug. 2022 The owner who allowed his president to fire his manager fired his president.

John Shea, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Aug. 2022 The mayor of a small Alabama city said the city couldn't legally fire police officers after the city's three-member police department was engulfed in a scandal over racist texts.

Christine Fernando, USA TODAY, 20 Aug. 2022 Shutting the flow completely would leave Moscow with no more salvos to potentially fire.

Georgi Kantchev, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 See More

Phrases Containing fire

Kids Definition

fire 1 of 2

noun

ˈfīr

: the light and heat and especially the flame produced by burning

: fuel that is burning in a controlled setting (as in a fireplace)

: the destructive burning of something (as a building)

: the shooting of weapons

rifle fire

: enthusiasm

fire

2 of 2

verb

fired; firing

: shoot entry 1 sense 2

fire a gun

: to dismiss from employment

He was fired from his job.

: excite sense 1, stir

It's a story to fire the imagination.

: to subject to great heat

fire pottery

: to set off : explode

fire a firecracker

: to set on fire

They carelessly fired the barn.

Medical Definition

fire 1 of 2

noun

ˈfī(ə)r

often attributive

: fever or inflammation especially from a disease

fire

2 of 2

verb

fired; firing

transitive verb

: to cause to transmit a nerve impulse

: to sear (the leg of a horse) with a hot iron in order to convert a crippling chronic inflammation into an acute inflammation that will stimulate the natural healing responses of the body

intransitive verb

: to transmit a nerve impulse

the rate at which a neuron fires

单词	on fire
释义	fire 1 of 3 noun ˈfī(-ə)r often attributive 1 a(1) : the phenomenon of combustion manifested in light, flame, and heat (2) : one of the four elements of the alchemists air, water, fire, and earth b(1) : burning passion : ardor young lovers with their hearts full of fire (2) : liveliness of imagination : inspiration the force and fire of his oratory 2 a : fuel in a state of combustion (as on a hearth) warmed his hands at the crackling fire b British : a small gas or electric space heater 3 a : a destructive burning (as of a building) The shack was destroyed by a fire. b(1) : death or torture by fire He confessed under threat of the fire. (2) : severe trial or ordeal He had proved himself in the fire of battle. 4 : brilliancy, luminosity the fire of a gem 5 a : the firing of weapons (such as firearms, artillery, or missiles) The troops were ordered to cease fire. [=stop shooting] They opened fire on [=began shooting at] the enemy. also : the bullets, shells, etc., that are discharged The soldiers endured heavy fire. see also friendly fire compare counterfire b : intense verbal attack or criticism His remarks have provoked heavy fire from his political opponents. c : a rapidly delivered series (as of remarks) fireless ˈfī(-ə)r-ləs adjective fire 2 of 3 verb fired; firing transitive verb 1 a : to set on fire : kindle also : ignite fire a rocket engine b(1) : to give life or spirit to : inspire the description fired his imagination (2) : to fill with passion or enthusiasm —often used with up c : to light up as if by fire d : to cause to start operating —usually used with up fired up the engine 2 a : to drive out or away by or as if by fire b : to dismiss from a position 3 a(1) : to cause to explode : detonate (2) : to propel from or as if from a gun : discharge, launch fire a rocket (3) : shoot sense 1b fire a gun (4) : to score (a number) in a game or contest b : to throw with speed or force fired the ball to first base fire a left jab c : to utter with force and rapidity 4 : to apply fire or fuel to: such as a : to process by applying heat fire pottery b : to feed or serve the fire of fire a boiler intransitive verb 1 a : to take fire : kindle, ignite b : to begin operation : start the engine fired c : to operate especially as the result of the application of an electrical impulse the spark plug fires 2 a : to become irritated or angry —often used with up b : to become filled with excitement or enthusiasm 3 a : to discharge a firearm fire at close range b : to emit or let fly an object 4 : to tend a fire 5 : to transmit a nerve impulse the rate at which a neuron fires fireable ˈfī(-ə)r-ə-bəl ˈfī-rə- adjective firer noun FIRE 3 of 3 abbreviation finance, insurance, and real estate Phrases on fire 1 : being consumed by fire : aflame The house was on fire. 2 : eager, burning He was on fire with enthusiasm. under fire 1 : exposed to fire from an enemy's weapons The soldier showed courage under fire. 2 : under attack The company has come under fire for its discriminatory hiring policies. Synonyms Noun conflagration holocaust inferno Verb blast discharge loose shoot squeeze off See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun Stay away from the fire. The shack was destroyed by a fire. Two people died in that terrible fire. How did the fire start? We warmed our hands over the fire. She built a fire in the fireplace. The fire went out and he had to light it again. Verb She fired the arrow at the target. He fired several shots at the police. He fired at the police. The gun failed to fire. The soldiers fired on the enemy. The shortstop fired the ball to first base. The angry mob fired rocks at him. The boxer fired a left jab at his opponent's chin. The story fired his imagination. She had to fire several workers. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun The aroma is best described as rotten eggs on fire. Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022 Strikes in Kharkiv continued during daylight Monday when an administrative facility in the center of the city was hit by a missile, setting part of it on fire and killing one person, regional Police Chief Volodymyr Tymoahko said. Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 Young British filmmakers are on fire at the moment. Douglas Greenwood, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2022 Strikes in Kharkiv continued during daylight Monday when an administrative facility in the center of the city was hit by a missile, setting part of it on fire and killing one person, regional Police Chief Volodymyr Tymoahko said. Elena Becatoros And Hanna Arhirova, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Sep. 2022 There were random attacks in the streets, and the homes of those who seemed to qualify as enemies within were set on fire. Ben Okri, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 Fire crews arrived to find multiple vehicles on fire that were parked at the remote parking lot. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022 DressX has more than 2,500 items, from digital crop tops and sneakers to larger-than-life sculptural dresses, futuristic gowns fit for royalty or coats caught on fire. Leah Dolan, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 But Klassen said the Ravens would need to be better prepared for curveballs like the Miami Dolphins’ hair-on-fire approach in their Week 10 upset last season. Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2022 Verb While the official starting gun in the next White House race doesn’t fire until after November’s elections, early visits by Pence, Pompeo and a slew of other potential GOP presidential contenders have been underway since early last year. Paul Steinhauser, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2022 A year ago, fans chanted to fire coach Clay Helton after a season-opening win against San Jose State. Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2022 But the risk is acute that his presence could distract from what the GOP has sought to make its central message of the midterms: that voters should fire Democrats who have presided over rising costs and violent crime. Isaac Arnsdorf, Michael Scherer And Josh Dawsey, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Sep. 2022 Ukraine has said Russian forces use the sprawling site as a fortress to launch artillery attacks, knowing that the Ukrainians across the river dare not fire back, for fear of hitting vital equipment and causing a radiation catastrophe. Andrew E. Kramer, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Aug. 2022 This conferred an enormous advantage on US and NATO troops, who could now observe and fire on enemy forces that were effectively operating blind. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 26 Aug. 2022 The owner who allowed his president to fire his manager fired his president. John Shea, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Aug. 2022 The mayor of a small Alabama city said the city couldn't legally fire police officers after the city's three-member police department was engulfed in a scandal over racist texts. Christine Fernando, USA TODAY, 20 Aug. 2022 Shutting the flow completely would leave Moscow with no more salvos to potentially fire. Georgi Kantchev, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Middle English, from Old English fȳr; akin to Old High German fiur fire, Greek pyr First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1) Verb 13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1b(1) Phrases Containing fire baptism by fire baptism of fire build a fire under catch fire counter-fire come under fire courage under fire cross fire draw fire dumpster fire fire alarm fight fire with fire fire and brimstone fire ant fire at will fire blight fire-breathing fire control fire chief fire department fire coral fire drill fire-eater fire-eating fire engine fire-engine red fire escape fire hose fire line fire on all cylinders fire off fire station fire screen fire sale fire topaz fire-stop fire truck fire up fire wall fox fire free-fire zone friendly fire Greek fire hold one's fire hang fire imported fire ant irons in the fire iron in the fire like a house on fire line of fire open fire play with fire put the fire out put out the fire quick-fire rapid-fire Saint Anthony's fire set a fire set something on fire set the world on fire where there's smoke, there's fire watch fire there's no smoke without fire cease fire ball of fire fire hydrant exchange fire fire hall fire irons fire away brush fire light a fire under (someone) fire brigade fire pit fire extinguisher fire opal fire tower return (someone's) fire open fire on return fire mystic fire topaz Saint Elmo's fire pre-fire out of the frying pan into the fire sea fire set fire to on fire St. Elmo's fire opened fire on under fire St. Anthony's fire See More baptism by fire baptism of fire build a fire under catch fire counter-fire come under fire courage under fire cross fire draw fire dumpster fire fire alarm fight fire with fire fire and brimstone fire ant fire at will fire blight fire-breathing fire control fire chief fire department fire coral fire drill fire-eater fire-eating fire engine fire-engine red fire escape fire hose fire line fire on all cylinders fire off fire station fire screen fire sale fire topaz fire-stop fire truck fire up fire wall fox fire free-fire zone friendly fire Greek fire hold one's fire hang fire imported fire ant irons in the fire iron in the fire like a house on fire line of fire open fire play with fire put the fire out put out the fire quick-fire rapid-fire Saint Anthony's fire set a fire set something on fire set the world on fire where there's smoke, there's fire watch fire there's no smoke without fire cease fire ball of fire fire hydrant exchange fire fire hall fire irons fire away brush fire light a fire under (someone) fire brigade fire pit fire extinguisher fire opal fire tower return (someone's) fire open fire on return fire mystic fire topaz Saint Elmo's fire pre-fire out of the frying pan into the fire sea fire set fire to on fire St. Elmo's fire opened fire on under fire St. Anthony's fire See More Kids Definition fire 1 of 2 noun ˈfīr 1 : the light and heat and especially the flame produced by burning 2 : fuel that is burning in a controlled setting (as in a fireplace) 3 : the destructive burning of something (as a building) 4 : the shooting of weapons rifle fire 5 : enthusiasm fire 2 of 2 verb fired; firing 1 : shoot entry 1 sense 2 fire a gun 2 : to dismiss from employment He was fired from his job. 3 : excite sense 1, stir It's a story to fire the imagination. 4 : to subject to great heat fire pottery 5 : to set off : explode fire a firecracker 6 : to set on fire They carelessly fired the barn. Medical Definition fire 1 of 2 noun ˈfī(ə)r often attributive : fever or inflammation especially from a disease fire 2 of 2 verb fired; firing transitive verb 1 : to cause to transmit a nerve impulse 2 : to sear (the leg of a horse) with a hot iron in order to convert a crippling chronic inflammation into an acute inflammation that will stimulate the natural healing responses of the body intransitive verb : to transmit a nerve impulse the rate at which a neuron fires Biographical Definition Fire biographical name ˈfī(-ə)r Andrew Zachary 1959– American geneticist on fire phrase as in passionate having or expressing great depth of feeling His heart was on fire from the day he met her. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance passionate warm passional emotional religious intense fervent fiery glowing ardent demonstrative charged incandescent superheated feverish burning enthusiastic vehement impassioned blazing flaming torrid gung ho fervid perfervid red-hot warm-blooded sloppy hot-blooded sentimental saccharine sugary mushy maudlin mawkish keen sappy schmaltzy gushy melodramatic zealous histrionic unrestrained obsessed uninhibited gushing infatuated enamored overheated unreserved overexcited frenzied orgiastic overemotional Antonyms & Near Antonyms cold cool objective dry detached impersonal dispassionate unemotional impassive reserved emotionless undemonstrative See More
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fire

noun

verb

abbreviation

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing fire

Kids Definition

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Medical Definition

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