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The correct spelling is fire.
How to pronounce fire
/ˈfɑeə(ɹ)/
nounIPA: /ˈfɑeə(ɹ)/
Say it like: Fir-e
The correct spelling is fire. 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. For example: "We sat about the fire singing songs and telling tales."
Usage Examples
“We sat about the fire singing songs and telling tales.”
“During hot and dry summers many fires in forests are caused by regardlessly discarded cigarette butts.”
“The fire was laid and needed to be lit.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.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.
- 2.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).
- 3.The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
- 4.The aforementioned chemical reaction of burning, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
- 5.A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).
verb
- 1.To set (something, often a building) on fire.
- 2.To heat as with fire, but without setting on fire, as ceramic, metal objects, etc.
- 3.To drive away by setting a fire.
- 4.To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct or poor performance).
- 5.To shoot (a gun or analogous device).
adjective
- 1.Amazing; excellent.
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