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fire vs can

can vs fire

fire and can both are nouns.

fire and can both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fire Yes No Yes No
can Yes No Yes No
As verbs, fire and can are synonyms defined as:
  • fire and can: terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
Other synonyms of fire include dismiss, displace, force out, give notice, give the axe, give the sack, sack, send away, terminate.
fire (noun) can (noun)
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
intense adverse criticism a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination
the event of something burning (often destructive) the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
a severe trial a buoy with a round bottom and conical top
feelings of great warmth and intensity the quantity contained in a can
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
fire (verb) can (verb)
bake in a kiln so as to harden preserve in a can or tin
destroy by fire terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
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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