burn down vs fire

fire vs burn down

burn down is not a noun while fire is a noun.

burn down and fire both are verbs.

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

As verbs, burn down and fire are synonyms defined as:

burn down and fire: destroy by fire

Other synonyms of burn down include burn.

burn down (noun)	fire (noun)
	the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
	a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
	intense adverse criticism
	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 down (verb)	fire (verb)
burn completely; be consumed or destroyed by fire	bake in a kiln so as to harden
destroy by fire	destroy by fire
	start or maintain a fire in
	become ignited
	cause to go off
	start firing a weapon
	go off or discharge
	generate an electrical impulse
	call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
	drive out or away by or as if by fire
	provide with fuel
	terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

Difference between burn down and fire

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