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element vs fire

fire vs element

element and fire both are nouns.

element is not a verb while fire is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
element Yes No No No
fire Yes No Yes No
As nouns, fire is a hyponym of element; that is, fire is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than element:
  • element: one of four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the physical universe
  • fire: once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour bile
Other hyponyms of element include air, earth, ether, quintessence, water.
element (noun) fire (noun)
an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
an abstract part of something a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
the most favorable environment for a plant or animal intense adverse criticism
a straight line that generates a cylinder or cone the event of something burning (often destructive)
the situation in which you are happiest and most effective a severe trial
any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter feelings of great warmth and intensity
one of four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the physical universe 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
element (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
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