Fuel

noun
/ˈfjuː.əl/

Meaning

a material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power
A material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce energy; also to supply with energy or power.

Example Sentences

The rising cost of fuel has affected transportation and heating expenses worldwide.

The car needs fuel to run efficiently.

Example Expressions

fuel the fire

Synonyms

energy, gasoline, petrol, combustible, power, propellant, feed, sustain
Entry 1
energy, gasoline, petrol, combustible
Entry 2
power, energy, propellant, feed, sustain

Antonyms

extinguisher, cooler, depressant, inhibitor, drain, exhaust
Entry 1
extinguisher, cooler, depressant, inhibitor
Entry 2
drain, exhaust

Collocations

fossil fuel, fuel consumption, fuel efficiency, burn fuel, run on fuel, fuel supply
Entry 1
fossil fuel, fuel consumption, fuel efficiency
Entry 2
burn fuel, fossil fuel, run on fuel, fuel supply

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