Afire — A*fire ([.a]*f[imac]r ), adv. & a. [Pref. a + fire.] On fire. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
afire — (adj.) c.1200, afure, from a on (see A (Cf. a ) (1)) + FIRE (Cf. fire) (n.). Figurative use by late 14c … Etymology dictionary
afire — [ə fīr′] adv., adj. 1. on fire; burning 2. greatly excited … English World dictionary
afire — adjective, adverb (not before noun) literary 1 burning: The oil tanker was afire. 2 filled with strong emotions or excitement (+ with): afire with patriotism … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
afire — adjective or adverb Date: 13th century 1. being on fire ; blazing 2. being in a state of great excitement or energy < her music set the audience afire > … New Collegiate Dictionary
afire — /euh fuyeur /, adj. 1. on fire: to set a house afire. 2. aflame (def. 2). [1175 1225; ME; see A 1, FIRE] * * * … Universalium
afire — I afire, aflame (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. See heat, feeling. II (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. on fire, aflame, burning, excited; see burning 1 , excited . III (Roget s Thesaurus II) adjective On fire: ablaze, aflame, alight2,… … English dictionary for students
afire — a|fire [əˈfaıə US əˈfaır] adj, adv [not before noun] literary burning = ↑ablaze ▪ One of the boats had been set afire … Dictionary of contemporary English
afire — a|fire [ ə faır ] adjective never before noun on fire: It is thought that some kids set the house afire … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
afire — UK [əˈfaɪə(r)] / US [əˈfaɪr] adjective [never before noun] on fire It is thought that some kids set the house afire … English dictionary
