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fire

Pronunciation: [/ˈfaɪ.ɚ/]

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fire: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use fire in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “energy source”

(noun) a hot, glowing red, yellow, orange, or white chemical reaction that gives off heat and light. Fire is used for cooking, keeping warm, and lighting up dark places.

Example

We roasted marshmallows over the fire.

Example

The fire went out before we could cook dinner.

Example

Have you ever sat around a campfire?

Context: “dismissal from job”

(verb) to dismiss someone from their job. When someone is fired, they are told to leave their job because they did something wrong or their employer no longer needs them.

Example

She was fired for being late to work multiple times.

Example

He was not fired even though he made a mistake.

Example

What can you do to avoid getting fired from your job?

How to pronounce fire

Pronunciation: [/ˈfaɪ.ɚ/]

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