Afire

usgb/əˈfaɪr/
adjective

In a state of burning; on fire.

The building was afire before the firefighters arrived.
Visual representation of "afire" - In a state of burning; on fire.

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Neutral

burning afire,burst afire,set afire

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Literal Usage

Used to describe something physically on fire

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The house was afire after the lightning strike.
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Metaphorical Usage

Refers to intense emotions or passions

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She was afire with enthusiasm for the project.
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Poetic Usage

Common in literary contexts to create vivid imagery

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The landscape looked afire with autumn leaves.
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