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- [uh-fahyuh r]
- /əˈfaɪər/
- /əˈfaɪə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-fahyuh r]
- /əˈfaɪər/
Definitions of afire word
- adjective afire If something is afire or is set afire, it is on fire or looks as if it is on fire. 3
- adjective afire If someone is afire with emotion, they are extremely enthusiastic and excited about something. 3
- adverb afire on fire; ablaze 3
- adverb afire intensely interested or passionate 3
- adverb afire on fire; burning 3
- adverb afire greatly excited 3
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Origin of afire
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1175-1225; See origin at a-1, fire
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Parts of speech for Afire
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
afire popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
afire usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for afire
adj afire
adjective afire
- in flames — to kindle or excite (passions, desires, etc.).
- on fire — a state, process, or instance of combustion in which fuel or other material is ignited and combined with oxygen, giving off light, heat, and flame.
- ablaze — Something that is ablaze is burning very fiercely.
- passionate — having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling; fervid: a passionate advocate of socialism.
- fired up — enthusiastic, excited
Antonyms for afire
adjective afire
- apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
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