adverb
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on fire; ablaze
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intensely interested or passionate
he was afire with enthusiasm for the new plan
Etymology
Origin of afire
Example Sentences
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In “The Penguin” Cristin Milioti’s Sofia Falcone marks her transition from the dutiful mobster’s demure daughter to a siren afire with vengeance.
From Salon • Dec. 27, 2024
Then, there is allrounder Glenn Maxwell, who set the tournament afire with two stunning knocks.
From Washington Times • Nov. 13, 2023
When the vinyl chloride that spilled out as a result of the derailment was set afire, dioxin likely contaminated the people, soil and homes of the town for generations to come.
From Washington Post • Mar. 1, 2023
“The jury did not convict Wilke of the two federal counts related to the forest fire: setting timber afire and using fire in furtherance of a felony.”
From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2021
“The wind isn’t strong enough to move afire that fast through the entire village,” someone said.
From "In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse" by Joseph Marshall III
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