fire — the phenomenon of combustion manifested in light, flame, and heat
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the phenomenon of combustion manifested in light, flame, and heat
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfaɪər/
Example Sentences
- The camping fire kept us warm all night.
- My boss might fire me if I burn the office coffee one more time.
- The firefighters quickly put out the fire.
fire
NOUN[/ˈfaɪər/]
the phenomenon of combustion manifested in light, flame, and heat
A campfire crackles warmly as friends roast marshmallows under the stars.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Fire derives from Old English 'fyr', tracing back to Proto-Indo-European roots shared across Germanic languages. This ancient word, cognate with similar forms throughout the Germanic family, represents one of humanity's most fundamental vocabulary terms, integral to civilization itself.
Breakdown
Old English 'fyr' (fire) evolved into the modern English form 'fire' through regular sound changes in the development of English from the Old English period.
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📝Examples
“The camping fire kept us warm all night.”
“My boss might fire me if I burn the office coffee one more time.”
“The firefighters quickly put out the fire.”
“She fired off angry emails all morning.”
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