Definition of Afire in English :

Define Afire in English

Afire meaning in English

Meaning of Afire in English

Pronunciation of Afire in English

Afire pronunciation in English

Pronounce Afire in English

Afire

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Adjective

1. ablaze, afire, aflame, aflare, alight, on fire

lighted up by or as by fire or flame

Example Sentences:
'forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning'
'even the car's tires were aflame'
'a night aflare with fireworks'
'candles alight on the tables'
'houses on fire'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Afire

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adverb, adjective (postpositive)
1. 
on fire; ablaze
2. 
intensely interested or passionate
he was afire with enthusiasm for the new plan

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Afire

see synonyms of afire
adverb, adjective
1. 
on fire; burning
2. 
greatly excited

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Afire

see synonyms of afire
adv. & adj.
1. On fire.
2. Intensely interested.

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