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zeal vs fire

fire vs zeal

zeal and fire both are nouns.

zeal is not a verb while fire is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
zeal Yes No No No
fire Yes No Yes No
As nouns, fire is a hypernym of zeal; that is, fire is a word with a broader meaning than zeal:
  • zeal: excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end
  • fire: feelings of great warmth and intensity
Other hypernyms of zeal include ardor, ardour, fervency, fervidness, fervor, fervour.
zeal (noun) fire (noun)
prompt willingness the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause) a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end 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
zeal (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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