burn vs fire

burn and fire both are nouns.

burn and fire both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
burn	Yes	No	Yes	No
fire	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, burn and fire are synonyms defined as:

burn and fire: destroy by fire

Other synonyms of burn include burn down.

burn (noun)	fire (noun)
damage inflicted by fire	the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
a place or area that has been burned (especially on a person's body)	a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
pain that feels hot as if it were on fire	intense adverse criticism
an injury caused by exposure to heat or chemicals or radiation	the event of something burning (often destructive)
	a severe trial
	feelings of great warmth and intensity
	the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
	fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking
	once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour bile

burn (verb)	fire (verb)
get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun	bake in a kiln so as to harden
undergo combustion	destroy by fire
cause to undergo combustion	start or maintain a fire in
destroy by fire	become ignited
damage by burning with heat, fire, or radiation	cause to go off
burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent	start firing a weapon
use up (energy)	go off or discharge
create by duplicating data	generate an electrical impulse
feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion	call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort	drive out or away by or as if by fire
feel hot or painful	provide with fuel
spend (significant amounts of money)	terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
execute by tying to a stake and setting alight
shine intensely, as if with heat
cause to burn or combust

Difference between burn and fire

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