What does FIRED mean?

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verb

Definitions:

• To dismiss someone from their job; to terminate employment.
• To shoot a weapon.
• To heat or bake something in an oven or kiln.
• To arouse or excite someones emotions or passions.

Pronunciations:

• US: /faɪrd/
• UK: /faɪəd/

Origin and Usage:

The word "fired" comes from the Old English "fȳr," meaning "fire." Its usage as a verb to mean "to dismiss from a job" dates back to the 19th century. The term "fired up" meaning to be excited or passionate about something has been in use since the early 20th century. The term "friendly fire," meaning unintentional firing on ones own troops, dates back to the 19th century.

Synonyms:

• Dismissed
• Sacked
• Terminated
• Shot
• Baked
• Heated
• Excited
• Stimulated

Related Words:

• Fiber
• Flier
• Fiver
• Faker
• Facer

Example Sentences:

• He was fired from his job for being late too many times.
• The soldier fired his weapon at the enemy.
• The potter fired the clay in the kiln to harden it.
• The motivational speaker fired up the crowd with his inspiring words.