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fire vs hearth

hearth vs fire

fire and hearth both are nouns.

fire is a verb but hearth is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fire Yes No Yes No
hearth Yes No No No
As nouns, hearth is a hypernym of fire; that is, hearth is a word with a broader meaning than fire:
  • fire: a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
  • hearth: an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
Other hypernyms of fire include fireplace, open fireplace.
fire (noun) hearth (noun)
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy home symbolized as a part of the fireplace
a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
intense adverse criticism an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
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
fire (verb) hearth (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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