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firing vs fire

fire vs firing

firing and fire both are nouns.

firing is not a verb while fire is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
firing Yes No No No
fire Yes No Yes No
As nouns, firing and fire are synonyms defined as:
  • firing and fire: the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
firing (noun) fire (noun)
the act of setting something on fire the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
the act of discharging a gun intense adverse criticism
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy 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
firing (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 firing and fire

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