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Definition fire in British English

fire noun

noun
/ˈfaɪə(r)/
1

flames and heat from something that is burning in an uncontrolled way

Example

The school was badly damaged by fire.

Example

Three children died in a fire at their home last night.

Example

The theatre was completely destroyed by fire.

Example

It is thought that local youths may have started the fire.

Example

Twenty firefighters tackled the fire.

Example

a fire broke out in a Paris nightclub.

Example

The hot dry weather has increased the risk of forest fires.

Synonyms and related words
fire blaze wildfire
2

a small pile of burning wood, coal etc that you make in order to produce heat

Example

a coal fire

Example

We went off to collect wood to build a fire.

Example

Once the fire was lit, the room seemed more inviting.

Example

We sat in front of a blazing log fire.

Synonyms and related words
fire blaze wildfire
3

a piece of equipment that uses electricity or gas to heat a room

Example

There was an old gas fire in the bedroom.

Synonyms and related words
a/c air air-conditioned
4

shots from a gun

Example

We heard a sudden loud burst of machine gun fire.

Example

Armed police arrived on the scene, and there was an exchange of fire.

Synonyms and related words
come under fire cover crossfire
Example

His words were full of fire and passion.

Synonyms and related words
mood emotion feelings
6

to make someone accountable

Example

They should hold his feet to the fire on statements he makes on complicated issues like defense and fiscal policy.

Definition fire in British English

Related Words

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