English Explanatory Dictionary

astir

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. In motion; characterized by motion.
  2. Out of bed; up and about.

Pronunciation

/əˈstɜː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-astir.wav /əˈstɝ/ /əˈstɪr/ /əˈstøː/ /əˈsteː/ /əˈstɛː/ /əˈstɜː(ɹ)/

Word forms

astir more astir most astir

Etymology

From a- + stir.

Synonyms

dynamic mobile afoot animate astir cursory in motion moving on the move on the wing under sail unstill
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