Synonyms for
Wildfire
Definition
A wildfire is a large, uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly over natural areas such as forests, grasslands or prairies.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- wildfire spread
- wildfire season
- wildfire risk
- wildfire smoke
- wildfire management
- wildfire prevention
- wildfire damage
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Usage note
Wildfire specifically refers to an uncontrolled fire in an area of combustible vegetation. While 'fire' is a general term, 'wildfire' implies a large, destructive, and often natural event.
Example sentences
- The wildfire was so big that it could be seen from space.
- A wildfire can be very dangerous and it's important to stay away from it.
- The firefighters worked hard to control the wildfire and protect people's homes.
- The dry conditions made it easy for the wildfire to spread quickly.
- The smoke from the wildfire made it hard to breathe.
Quotes
"The wildfire burns apart everything in its path, but it can't burn apart love." - Debasish Mridha
"The wildfire of love and passion burns rapidly but dies quickly, while the slow-burning embers of true friendship endure forever." - Karen White
"The wildfire spread and spread not only across the field but also across the sky." - William Golding