fires
word · lemma: fire
Definition
Plural of 'fire'. It can mean more than one burning flame, more than one dangerous uncontrolled blaze, or more than one act of dismissing someone from a job, depending on context.
Usage & Nuances
Most often, learners meet 'fires' as the plural noun of physical fire: 'campfires', 'forest fires', 'kitchen fires'. In business news, 'fires' can also mean dismissals, but this is less common than the verb 'fires' in sentences like 'She fires him'. Use context carefully.
Example Sentences
The firefighters put out two small fires near the road.
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We saw cooking fires outside the houses.
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The company reported three fires last year after the merger.
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During dry summers, even tiny sparks can start huge fires.
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The news has been full of wild fires this week.
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After all those fires, everyone at the office felt nervous.
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