Afire: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฅ
afire
[ ษหfaษชษr ]
on fire
The term 'afire' is used to describe something that is burning or is in flames. It conveys a sense of intense heat and can be applied to physical objects that are actually burning. The word can also be used metaphorically to express passion or enthusiasm for something. In literature or poetry, 'afire' may evoke vivid imagery and heightened emotion.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The house was afire after the lightning strike.
- His passion for music burned afire throughout his career.
- The campfire crackled, sending sparks afire into the night sky.
Translations
Translations of the word "afire" in other languages:
๐ต๐น em chamas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเค เคฎเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช in Flammen
๐ฎ๐ฉ terbakar
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะพะณะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ w ogniu
๐ฏ๐ต ็ใใฆใใ
๐ซ๐ท en feu
๐ช๐ธ en llamas
๐น๐ท ateลte
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ุงููุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ v plamenech
๐ธ๐ฐ v plameลoch
๐จ๐ณ ็็ซ
๐ธ๐ฎ v ognju
๐ฎ๐ธ รญ eldi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพัาะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแชแฎแแจแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ alovda
๐ฒ๐ฝ en llamas
Etymology
The word 'afire' derives from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'on' or 'in' added to the noun 'fire', which comes from the Old English 'fyr'. The construction of 'afire' is similar to other English words that use the prefix 'a-' to denote a state or condition, often conveying a position in relation to fire or heat. Historically, the usage of 'afire' appeared in English literature by the 16th century, where it was often used both literally to describe something combusting and metaphorically to describe fervor or passion. Its usage has declined in modern colloquial language but remains evident in poetic and literary contexts, preserving its strong evocative imagery.