How Do You Spell FUMES?

Pronunciation: [fjˈuːmz] (IPA)

The word "fumes" is spelled with a silent "e" at the end. The IPA phonetic transcription for "fumes" is /fjuːmz/. The sound "f" is followed by the diphthong "uː", which is a combination of the sounds "oo" and "yoo". This is then followed by the sound "m" and the plural "s" sound. The "e" at the end of the word is not pronounced but is used to indicate that the vowel in the first syllable is a long "u" sound.

FUMES Meaning and Definition

1. Fumes refer to the gases or vapors that are generated as a result of combustion, chemical reactions, or evaporation. These gases may be toxic, irritating, or noxious if inhaled or exposed to for prolonged periods. Fumes often possess a distinct odor or smell that can be unpleasant and may serve as a warning sign of potential danger.

   The term "fumes" is commonly used to describe the airborne particles that are emitted from various sources such as automotive exhaust, industrial processes, or even household cleaners. These particles can be suspended in the air for a certain period and can be breathed in, which can have adverse health effects on humans and animals.

   Fumes can contain a range of hazardous substances, including carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and particulate matter. Prolonged exposure to these fumes can lead to respiratory problems, lung damage, eye irritation, dizziness, headaches, and in some cases, even death.

   In terms of safety precautions, it is important to avoid inhaling fumes by ensuring proper ventilation in areas where fumes are likely to be present. This can be achieved by openings windows, using exhaust fans, or wearing appropriate respiratory protective equipment. Additionally, it is essential to handle and store chemicals and other potentially hazardous substances with care to minimize the release of fumes.

Common Misspellings for FUMES

• dumes
• fures
• dummes
• famos
• famrs
• flmes
• xomes
• numers
• fomrs
• fthes
• fameos
• feums
• fugers
• forumes
• femer
• fomer
• fouces
• sumes
• filmes
• mumers
• fimrs
• fues
• fums
• famus
• fames
• fudes
• famel
• farmes
• rumers
• fuges
• fumin
• furnes
• firmes
• yimes
• fameus
• famles
• fiies
• falmes
• cimes
• famies
• femaes
• fimls
• bumes
• futues
• fuems
• fimes
• foums
• fules
• fucos
• famues
• fummed
• famers
• famis
• futes
• tumes
• fumas
• faces
• fmes
• fomes
• fumee
• cumes
• funes
• fumea
• fuimes
• umes
• fumus
• kumel
• zumer
• turmes
• fems
• Foumen
• fumey
• fumett
• Fumut
• Kumyss
• Yumes
• lumes
• pumes
• sumles
• Jumee
• fuxes
• fumles
• iumss
• iumel
• FUpBS
• FuDESA
• funfes
• FAMEsE
• fammes
• fybes
• guaes
• numee
• fulnes
• numles
• culmes
• fucen
• Fwumet
• feumes
• Fuedes
• Fumlese
• fucess
• Cumpes
• Kumess
• fomesh
• Fuzei
• WURMES
• sumaes
• fumens
• Fomesc
• tumefys
• tumeu

Etymology of FUMES

The word fumes originated in the late 14th century and has its roots in Old French. It comes from the Latin word fumus, meaning smoke or vapor.

Idioms with the word FUMES

• run on fumes The definition of the idiom "run on fumes" is to continue to operate or function with very little energy, resources, or fuel remaining. It often refers to someone or something barely managing to keep going despite being depleted or exhausted. It can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.
• running on fumes The idiom "running on fumes" means to continue doing something, especially physical or mental work, despite being extremely tired, exhausted, or lacking energy. It implies that the person is operating with the last bit of their energy or resources.
• be running on fumes The idiom "be running on fumes" means to be operating or functioning with very little energy, fuel, or resources left. It suggests being at the point of exhaustion, depletion, or the end of one's capabilities.

Similar spelling words for FUMES

• fume,
• Funke,
• fuses,
• funes.

Plural form of FUMES is FUMES

Conjugate verb Fumes

CONDITIONAL

I would fume

we would fume

you would fume

he/she/it would fume

they would fume

FUTURE

I will fume

we will fume

you will fume

he/she/it will fume

they will fume

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have fumed

we will have fumed

you will have fumed

he/she/it will have fumed

they will have fumed

PAST

I fumed

we fumed

you fumed

he/she/it fumed

they fumed

PAST PERFECT

I had fumed

we had fumed

you had fumed

he/she/it had fumed

they had fumed

PRESENT

I fume

we fume

you fume

he/she/it fumes

they fume

PRESENT PERFECT

I have fumed

we have fumed

you have fumed

he/she/it has fumed

they have fumed

I am fuming

we are fuming

you are fuming

he/she/it is fuming

they are fuming

I was fuming

we were fuming

you were fuming

he/she/it was fuming

they were fuming

I will be fuming

we will be fuming

you will be fuming

he/she/it will be fuming

they will be fuming

I have been fuming

we have been fuming

you have been fuming

he/she/it has been fuming

they have been fuming

I had been fuming

we had been fuming

you had been fuming

he/she/it had been fuming

they had been fuming

I will have been fuming

we will have been fuming

you will have been fuming

he/she/it will have been fuming

they will have been fuming

I would have fumed

we would have fumed

you would have fumed

he/she/it would have fumed

they would have fumed

I would be fuming

we would be fuming

you would be fuming

he/she/it would be fuming

they would be fuming

I would have been fuming

we would have been fuming

you would have been fuming

he/she/it would have been fuming

they would have been fuming