Fuels

Pronunciation: /ˈfjuːəl/

Fuels (noun)

  1. material like gas or oil used to make energy or power machines
  2. something that makes a situation or feeling stronger or more intense

Examples

  • Coal is a common fuel for power plants.
  • Wood can be used as fuel for a fireplace.

Common collocations: fossil fuel, fuel consumption, fuel efficiency, fuel for thought, fuel the debate

Fuels (verb)

  1. to provide a machine or vehicle with energy to make it work
  2. to make a feeling or situation stronger or more intense

Examples

  • They fuel the generator with diesel.
  • Solar panels fuel the house with clean energy.

Synonyms of Fuels

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Fuels

  • in the context of stopping a fire