Word: Fuel

Pronunciation

/ˈfjuːəl/

Definitions

• Noun (n): A substance that can be burned to produce heat or power, especially one used to power engines, furnaces, or other machines. For example: “The rocket was fueled by liquid hydrogen.”
  • “They had to stop at a gas station to refuel their car.”
• Verb (v): To supply with fuel; to provide energy or power to something. For example: “The spacecraft will be fuelled by solar energy.”
  • “We need to fuel up before embarking on the long journey.”

Phrases

• “Fuel up”: To fill a vehicle or machine with fuel.
• “Fuel consumption”: The amount of fuel used by a vehicle or machine over a specific period or distance.
• “Fuel the fire”: To add to a situation, making it more intense or controversial.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Petrol is the most common fuel used in cars.”
• Verb: “Before setting off on our road trip, we fueled the car with gasoline.”

Synonyms

• Energy source
• Power source
• Propellant
• Gasoline
• Petrol
• Diesel
• Coal
• Oil
• Propane
• Natural gas (for verb: to energize, to power, to charge)