fires Definition
- 1combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke
- 2a destructive burning of something
- 3a continuous discharge of weapons during a battle
Using fires: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fires" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The fires in the Amazon rainforest are causing widespread concern.
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The fire destroyed the entire building.
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The soldiers opened fire on the enemy troops.
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The firefighters worked tirelessly to put out the fires.
fires Synonyms and Antonyms
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Phrases with fires
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Their new album has set the world on fire.
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The company came under fire for their unethical business practices.
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The police were forced to open fire when the suspect refused to surrender.
Summary: fires in Brief
The term 'fires' [ˈfaɪərz] refers to combustion or burning, often resulting in destruction, as in 'The fire destroyed the entire building.' It can also refer to a continuous discharge of weapons during a battle, as in 'The soldiers opened fire on the enemy troops.' 'Fires' extends into phrases like 'set the world on fire,' denoting great success, and 'under fire,' indicating criticism or attack.
