Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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hire | Yes | No | Yes | No |
fire | Yes | No | Yes | No |
hire (noun) | fire (noun) |
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the act of hiring something or someone | the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy |
a newly hired employee | a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning |
intense adverse criticism | |
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 |
hire (verb) | fire (verb) |
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engage for service under a term of contract | bake in a kiln so as to harden |
engage or hire for work | destroy by fire |
hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services | 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 |