English Explanatory Dictionary

afire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. On fire (often metaphorically).
adj
  1. On fire (often metaphorically).

Pronunciation

/əˈfaɪɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-afire.wav

Word forms

afire more afire most afire

Etymology

13ᵗʰc., from Middle English afire, equivalent to a- (“on”) + fire. Figurative usage from late 14ᵗʰc.

Synonyms

ablaze aflame

Derived words

chimney's afire like a house afire set afire set the world afire
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