Fuel
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfjuːəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fuel is a noun meaning Substance consumed to provide energy through combustion, or through chemical or nuclear reaction.
Meaning
Substance consumed to provide energy through combustion, or through chemical or nuclear reaction.
More Meanings
- Substance that provides nourishment for a living organism; food.
- (figuratively) Something that stimulates, encourages or maintains an action.
- (transitive) To provide with fuel.
- (transitive) To exacerbate, to cause to grow or become greater.
Example Sentences
That film was nightmare fuel!
Money is the fuel for economy.
A little fuel to get down the mountain.
His books were fuel for the revolution.
Word Forms
- fuels
- fueling
- fuelling
- fueled
- fuelled
Synonyms for fuel
Depending on context, synonyms include fire, combustible.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fire, combustible, heating, fan, gas, gasoline.
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