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    afire
    /əˈfʌɪə/

    adjective

    • 1. on fire; burning: literary "the whole mill was afire"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAFIRE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    AFIRE definition: 1. burning; on fire: 2. very brightly lit: 3. feeling or showing very strong excitement, anger…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › afireAfire Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of AFIRE is being on fire : blazing. How to use afire in a sentence.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAFIRE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If something is afire or is set afire, it is on fire or looks as if it is on fire. The houses were set afire but there were only minor injuries to seven personnel. The sun has already set, leaving the sky afire with orange and green light. If someone is afire with emotion, they are extremely enthusiastic and excited about something.

  5. www.oed.com › dictionary › afire_advafire, adv. & adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    What does the word afire mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word afire. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the word afire? How is the word afire pronounced? Where does the word afire come from? at & Phrases P.3b. afile, v. Old English–1425. afill, v. Old English–1275. afind, v.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › afireAfire - definition of afire by The Free Dictionary

    afire - lighted up by or as by fire or flame; "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"

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAFIRE - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

    A complete guide to the word "AFIRE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › afireAfire - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘afire'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors.

  9. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › afireafire - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Sep 9, 2024 · afire (comparative more afire, superlative most afire) On fire (often metaphorically).

  10. www.wordreference.com › definition › afireafire - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

    very eager and excited:[be + ~] was all afire with the thought of the trip. on fire: to set a house afire. aflame (def. 2). Synonyms: on fire, aflame, burning, excited, ablaze, more... Visit the English Only Forum. Help WordReference: Ask in the forums yourself. Go to Preferences page and choose from different actions for taps or mouse clicks.

  11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › afireAfire Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    The house was afire. They set the house afire.