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fires

Pronunciation: [faɪərz]

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

Context: “events”

(noun) fires are instances of burning that can happen in various places, like forests or buildings. People often talk about fires when they are about safety or natural disasters.

Example

The firefighters worked hard to control the forest fires and protect the homes.

Example

There were no fires reported in the area after the rain started.

Example

Why do people have fire drills when there are fires?

Context: “action”

(verb) to fire someone means to let them go from their job, usually because of performance issues or company changes.

Example

The manager decided to fire the employee after repeated mistakes.

Example

The company did not fire anyone during the recent downsizing.

Example

Why did they fire the employee after such a long time?

How to pronounce fires

Pronunciation: [faɪərz]

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