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Afire vs Ignited - What's the difference?

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As an adjective afire

is on fire.

As a verb ignited is

past tense of ignite.

afire

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • on fire
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    ignited

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (ignite)
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    ignite

    English

    Verb

    (ignit)
  • to set fire to (something), to light (something)
  • to spark off (something), to enthuse
  • to commence burning.
  • (chemistry) To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; often said of incombustible or infusible substances.
  • to ignite iron or platinum

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