afire

[uh-fahyuhr]

adjective

1. on fire.

   to set a house afire.

2. aflame.

afire

/ əˈfaɪə /

adverb

1. on fire; ablaze

2. intensely interested or passionate

   he was afire with enthusiasm for the new plan

Word History and Origins

Origin of afire¹

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; a- ¹, fire

Example Sentences

Prosecutors on Wednesday revealed a new indictment against Rinderknecht that upped the stakes by adding one count of arson affecting property used in interstate commerce and one count of timber set afire.

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What very well might is a return to soaring inflation, if Trump manages, with a pliant Republican Congress, to impose the massive tariffs that set his heart afire.

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The cameras caught an extensive view, with the man lighting himself afire and later writhing on the ground before a police officer tried to douse the flames with a jacket.

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Then, there is allrounder Glenn Maxwell, who set the tournament afire with two stunning knocks.

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And, of course, Monday will forever be celebrated for swooping in and rescuing the American flag from two protesters about it to set it afire in the Dodger Stadium outfield.

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Related Words

• aflame