The Opposite(Antonym) of “fires”
The antonyms of fires are extinguish and quench. The antonyms extinguish and quench refer to the act of putting out a fire or stopping it from burning.
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Definitions and Examples of extinguish, quench
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To put out a fire or stop it from burning.
Example
The firefighters worked hard to extinguish the flames that were spreading rapidly.
To put out a fire or satisfy a thirst or desire.
Example
He used a bucket of water to quench the small fire that had started in the kitchen.
Key Differences: extinguish vs quench
- 1Extinguish is a more formal term used to describe the act of putting out a fire, while quench can also be used to describe satisfying a thirst or desire.
- 2Quench can also be used to describe satisfying a thirst or desire, while extinguish is only used to describe putting out a fire.
Effective Usage of extinguish, quench
- 1Fire Safety: Use extinguish and quench to teach fire safety and prevention.
- 2Cooking: Use quench to describe satisfying thirst or desire when cooking spicy food.
- 3Metaphors: Use extinguish and quench as metaphors in writing and speaking to describe putting an end to something or satisfying a desire.
Remember this!
The antonyms extinguish and quench both refer to putting out a fire, but quench can also be used to describe satisfying a thirst or desire. Use these words to teach fire safety, describe satisfying thirst or desire when cooking, and as metaphors in writing and speaking.