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afire
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afire
(adjective)
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afire
/ə
ˈ
fajɚ/
adjective
afire
/ə
ˈ
fajɚ/
adjective
Learner's 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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