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Thesaurus: synonyms and antonyms ofon firein Englishon fireThesaurus>a burning building, vehicle, etc.>on fire These are words and phrases related toon fire. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or,go to the definition of on fire. A BURNING BUILDING, VEHICLE, ETC.The theatre was on fire. Synonyms and examplesburningHe entered a burning house to rescue a child. in flamesThe whole block was in flames. ablazeBy nightfall dozens of buildings were ablaze. aflameliteraryShops and vehicles were set aflame. alightSoon the neighbouring houses were alight. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms ofon fire. See alsoburn burn (fuel) blaze smoulderUK scorch singe sear char blacken incinerate catch fire catch alight kindle burst into flames combust igniteformal set on fire set fire to put a match toUK burn down burn to the ground go up go up in flames go up in smoke consume torch commit arson scald burn to a crisp overcook burnt Learn moreIf youmake fireor damage something with fire, you burn it. We use different words to describe things thatstart burning. If you make a fire in order to destroy something, you areburning something down.A burning building, vehicle, etc.is a building, vehicle, etc. that is on fire or being destroyed by fire. If youburn yourself or part of your body, you damage your body by touching or getting too close to something that is very hot. If youburn food, you cook it too much. |