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/faɪrd/
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/faɪəd/
(fire)
burning
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fire' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fyr', where 'fyr' meant 'fire'.
Historical Evolution
'fyr' transformed into the Middle English word 'fir', and eventually became the modern English word 'fire'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a burning mass of material', but over time it evolved to include meanings related to dismissal from employment.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'fire'.
He was fired from his job last week.
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Adjective 1
having been dismissed from a job.
The fired employee left the building quietly.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35