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afire.

On fire (often metaphorically).

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/əˈfaɪɚ/
  1. On fire (often metaphorically).

Where this word comes from

13ᵗʰc., from Middle English afire, equivalent to a- (“on”) + fire. Figurative usage from late 14ᵗʰc.

adj/əˈfaɪɚ/
  1. On fire (often metaphorically).

Where this word comes from

13ᵗʰc., from Middle English afire, equivalent to a- (“on”) + fire. Figurative usage from late 14ᵗʰc.

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