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Words about fire

Relating to fire, heat and burning.

Ais forAblaze

Something is ablaze if it is on fire, burning brightly.
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Ais forAlight

Alight can have many different meanings. It might mean something that is on fire. It might also mean you are getting off something after it has stopped moving, like a horse or a train. It could also mean you are coming onto something after a flight, as in "see the bird alight on that branch".
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Ais forArson

Arson is the act of deliberately setting on fire either someone else's house or other belongings, or your own house or belongings, usually because you want to claim insurance. In most countries, arson is a crime.

Ais forAsh

Ashes are the black and grey residue that is left after a fire. Ash is also thrown out in large quantities from volcanoes. Some ash, called charcoal, can be used to draw with.

Bis forBonfire

A bonfire is a large fire that has been lit outside. Bonfires are typically lit at a celebration or a party.

Bis forBurn

Something is burning if it is on fire. Many things can be burnt, but wood, coal and paper are the most common things to burn.
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Bis forBurnt

Something is burnt or burned if it was on fire at some point in the past and is now blackened and charred. Food can become burnt if you cook it for too long.

Cis forCampfire

A campfire is a small outdoor fire that you build when you are out on a camping trip. People build campfires to keep warm and to cook on.
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Cis forCandle

Candles used to be the main source of light for people long ago before light bulbs and electricity were invented. Candles are made out of a piece of string, or wick, which is surrounded by wax. When the candle is first lit you set the wick on fire but once the wick is burning it melts the wax, so after that first few moments the candle burns the wax not the wick.
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Cis forChar

You char something by burning it slightly, so it becomes charred.