burning vs fire

fire vs burning

burning and fire both are nouns.

burning is an adjective but fire is not an adjective.

burning is not a verb while fire is a verb.

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

As nouns, fire is a hyponym of burning; that is, fire is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than burning:

burning: a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
fire: the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

Other hyponyms of burning include deflagration, flame, flaming, internal combustion.

burning (noun)	fire (noun)
the act of burning something	the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
execution by electricity	a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
execution by fire	intense adverse criticism
a form of torture in which cigarettes or cigars or other hot implements are used to burn the victim's skin	the event of something burning (often destructive)
a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light	a severe trial
pain that feels hot as if it were on fire	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

burning (adjective)	fire (adjective)
of immediate import

burning (verb)	fire (verb)
	bake in a kiln so as to harden
	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 burning and fire

Words related to "fire"

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