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Afire vs Shining - What's the difference?

afire | shining | Related terms |

As adjectives the difference between afire and shining

is that afire is on fire while shining is emitting light.

As a verb shining is

present participle of lang=en.

As a noun shining is

a bright emission of light; a gleam.

afire

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • on fire
  • :* {{quote-book
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    shining

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Emitting light.
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    • , title= Mr. Pratt's Patients, chapter=1 , passage='Twas early June, the new grass was flourishing everywheres, the posies in the yard—peonies and such—in full bloom, the sun was shining , and the water of the bay was blue, with light green streaks where the shoal showed.}}
  • Reflecting light.
  • Having a high polish or sheen.
  • Having exceptional merit.

    • Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A bright emission of light; a gleam.