Definition of afire Afire

/ʌfajˈɹ/ - [ufayr] - a•fire

We found 5 definitions of afire from 5 different sources.

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What does afire mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

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"
  ablaze, aflame, aflare, alight, on fire
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • afire (Adjective)
    On fire.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • afire (adv. & a.)
    On fire.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • afire
    a-fīr′, adv. on fire: in a state of inflammation

Part of speech

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  • afire, adjective.

Pronunciation

Word frequency

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Sign Language

afire in sign language
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