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OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE AFIRE – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.

OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE AFIRE – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.

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Oxford English Dictionary (OED): How to Pronounce ‘Afire’ with Meaning and Definition

Word: Afire

Pronunciation: /əˈfaɪər/

Meaning and Definition:

  1. Adjective:

    • On fire; burning.
    • Example: The house was afire before the firefighters arrived.
  2. Figuratively:

    • Full of passion, excitement, or enthusiasm.
    • Example: Her speech set the audience afire with inspiration.

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Here’s a complete guide to the word “afire” from the perspective of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) style, including pronunciation, meaning, and usage:


Word: afire


Pronunciation:

You can pronounce it like: “uh-fyre”, rhyming with “fire.”


Part of Speech:

Adjective (predicative use only)


Meaning (as per Oxford English Dictionary):

  1. On fire; burning.
    → Literal sense.

  2. Full of intense emotion or passion (figurative).
    → Metaphorical or emotional use.


Definitions:

1. Literal:

Afire – in a state of burning; in flames.

Example:

The whole building was afire by the time the firefighters arrived.


2. Figurative:

Afire – filled or charged with passion, excitement, anger, etc.

Example:

Her speech set the audience afire with inspiration.


Usage Notes:


Synonyms:


Example Sentences:

  1. Literal:

    • The forest was afire after the lightning strike.

  2. Figurative:

    • His heart was afire with dreams of revolution.


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