OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE AFIRE – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.
Contents
- 0.1 Oxford English Dictionary (OED): How to Pronounce ‘Afire’ with Meaning and Definition
- 0.2 Word: Afire
- 0.3 Meaning and Definition:
- 0.4 Quick Pronunciation Tips:
- 0.5 OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE AFIRE – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.
- 0.6 THE HITTITE DICTIONARY
- 1 Word: afire
- 2 Pronunciation:
- 3 Part of Speech:
- 4 Meaning (as per Oxford English Dictionary):
- 5 Definitions:
- 6 Usage Notes:
- 7 Synonyms:
- 8 Example Sentences:
Oxford English Dictionary (OED): How to Pronounce ‘Afire’ with Meaning and Definition
Word: Afire
Pronunciation: /əˈfaɪər/
- Phonetic: uh-FY-er
Meaning and Definition:
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Adjective:
- On fire; burning.
- Example: The house was afire before the firefighters arrived.
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Figuratively:
- Full of passion, excitement, or enthusiasm.
- Example: Her speech set the audience afire with inspiration.
Quick Pronunciation Tips:
- Start with the schwa sound /ə/ (“uh”).
- Stress on the long ‘i’ sound /aɪ/ (like “eye”).
- End softly with the ‘er’ sound.
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OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE AFIRE – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.
THE HITTITE DICTIONARY
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:
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IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /əˈfaɪə(r)/
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Phonetic Spelling: uh-FY-uh (British) / uh-FY-er (American)
You can pronounce it like: “uh-fyre”, rhyming with “fire.”
Part of Speech:
Adjective (predicative use only)
Meaning (as per Oxford English Dictionary):
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On fire; burning.
→ Literal sense. -
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:
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Afire is typically used after the verb “to be” (e.g., was afire, is afire).
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Less common in everyday speech but often found in literature or poetic usage.
Synonyms:
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Burning
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Ablaze
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Inflamed (figuratively)
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Ignited
Example Sentences:
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Literal:
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The forest was afire after the lightning strike.
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Figurative:
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His heart was afire with dreams of revolution.
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