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Fired

Verb / ˈfaɪɜ:d / Another word for fired — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The past tense of fire, meaning to dismiss someone from their job or position.

Synonyms & similar words

enkindle kindle discharge elicit terminate dismissed can arouse fuel provoke displace fire burn sack raise dismiss hire evoke discharged terminated dismissed axed sacked ousted booted expelled banished removed eliminated dropped ejected evicted discharged retired resigned quitted abandoned

Synonyms by register

Formal

dismissed terminated discharged released

Informal

canned let go axed sacked booted

Literary

banished expelled

Antonyms

hired employed retained kept engaged recruited

Common collocations

  • fired from a job
  • fired up
  • fired with enthusiasm
  • fired a gun
  • fired a shot
  • fired an employee
  • fired in anger

Word family

noun firing
verb fire
adjective fired

Usage note

The word 'fired' is most commonly used in the context of employment termination. It can also mean to shoot a weapon or to be very enthusiastic ('fired up').

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Example sentences

  1. She was fired from her job at the restaurant.
  2. The coach was fired after a string of losses.
  3. He will be fired if he doesn't improve his work performance.
  4. They fired the fireworks into the sky.
  5. The gun was fired at the target.

Quotes

  • I didn't get fired because I was gay, I got fired because I'm a Democrat. - Jamie McGonnigal
  • My father always taught me to appreciate what you're fortunate to have and give back to those who need it. No part of our society is more important than the children, especially the ones who need our help. - Dan Marino
  • If you're fired with enthusiasm, you'll figure out how to get things done. - Mary Kay Ash

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