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afire (adjective)

afire /əˈfajɚ/ adjective

afire

/əˈfajɚ/

adjective

Britannica Dictionary definition of AFIRE

not used before a noun

: burning : on fire : aflame

The house was afire.

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— afire

adverb

They set the house afire.

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