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Afire vs Aflame - What's the difference?

afire | aflame | Related terms |

Aflame is a related term of afire.



As adjectives the difference between afire and aflame

is that afire is on fire while aflame is in flames, on fire, flaming, with flames coming from it.

afire

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • on fire
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    aflame

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • in flames, on fire, flaming, with flames coming from it
  • showing anger or contempt
    • She said nothing and simply stared at him, eyes aflame .

    Derived terms

    * set the world aflame

    Related terms

    * ablaze * afire * flame * flaming