1. fire
noun. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] the event of something burning (often destructive).
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Etymology
- fire (English)
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. fire
verb. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] start firing a weapon.
Etymology
- fire (English)
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. fire
verb. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] cause to go off.
Etymology
- fire (English)
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. fire
noun. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy.
Antonyms
Etymology
- fire (English)
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. fire
verb. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] bake in a kiln so as to harden.
Antonyms
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Etymology
- fire (English)
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. fire
verb. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position.
Synonyms
Etymology
- fire (English)
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. fire
noun. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke.
Synonyms
Etymology
- fire (English)
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. fire
verb. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] go off or discharge.
Antonyms
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Etymology
- fire (English)
- fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. on
adverb. ['ˈɑːn, ˈɔn'] with a forward motion.
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Etymology
- on (English)
- on (Middle English (1100-1500))
- on (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- ón (Old Norse)
10. on
adjective. ['ˈɑːn, ˈɔn'] in operation or operational.
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Etymology
- on (English)
- on (Middle English (1100-1500))
- on (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- ón (Old Norse)