fuel

noun/verb
/ˈfjuːəl/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

The car needs fuel to run efficiently.

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

Example Expressions

fuel the fire

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

More Example Sentences

Were the prices of fuel controlled?

They have enough fuel to reach the next town.

The fuel ran out, so it took time to find a rickshaw.

My car is very fuel-efficient, so it's good for long trips.

Solar and wind energy are the best alternatives to fossil fuels.

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