fuel

noun
UK: /ˈfjuːəl/
US: /ˈfjuːəl/

  1. A substance that is burned to produce energy.

    1. We need fuel for the car to run properly and smoothly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rising cost of fuel is impacting transportation across the whole country. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something that increases strong feelings or makes a situation worse.

    1. His angry words were like fuel to an already heated argument. [ ] [ ]
    2. The scandal provided more fuel for the ongoing debate about political ethics. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

gasoline encourage stimulate petrol inflame energy propellant
fuel transitive-verb

  1. To supply something with fuel.

    1. I need to fuel the car before we leave for the trip. [ ] [ ]
    2. The truck stopped at the station to fuel up before continuing its journey. [ ] [ ]

  2. To make something, especially a feeling, stronger or more intense.

    1. The speaker's words fueled the crowd's enthusiasm and excitement. [ ] [ ]
    2. Speculation about the merger fueled a rise in the company's stock prices greatly. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fuel" in English means: A substance that is burned to produce energy., Something that increases strong feelings or makes a situation worse..

The phonetic transcription of "fuel" is /ˈfjuːəl/ in British English and /ˈfjuːəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fuel": gasoline, encourage, stimulate, petrol, inflame, energy, propellant.

Example usage of "fuel": "We need fuel for the car to run properly and smoothly.". More examples on the page.