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aflame

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I'm thinking something like an stolen delivery/repairman van parked in a neighborhood, a few hours later the top opens, and out come some thermite delivering drones which fly to the top of houses and start setting the neighborhood aflame.

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Quick take

In flames, on fire, flaming, with flames coming from it.

Meaning at a glance

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adjective

In flames, on fire, flaming, with flames coming from it.

adjective

Having the colour of flames.

adjective

Showing anger or contempt.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for aflame.

Example sentences

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I'm thinking something like an stolen delivery/repairman van parked in a neighborhood, a few hours later the top opens, and out come some thermite delivering drones which fly to the top of houses and start setting the neighborhood aflame.

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It's no longer used to make new words, but the "a-" form remains in many words, including abloom, aflame, and abuzz.

Quote examples

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It's no longer used to make new words, but the "a-" form remains in many words, including abloom, aflame, and abuzz.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use aflame in a sentence?

I'm thinking something like an stolen delivery/repairman van parked in a neighborhood, a few hours later the top opens, and out come some thermite delivering drones which fly to the top of houses and start setting the neighborhood aflame.

What does aflame mean?

In flames, on fire, flaming, with flames coming from it.

What part of speech is aflame?

aflame is commonly used as adjective.