word
Fire
FY-ur
/ˈfaɪɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
fire
Dictionary meaning
The act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy.
Examples
- Hold your fire until you can see the whites of their eyes.
- They sat by the fire and talked.
Synonyms: firing
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