ablaze — burning fiercely; on fire
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: burning fiercely; on fire
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈbleɪz/
Example Sentences
- My phone was ablaze with notifications after I forgot to check it for three hours.
- The Christmas tree was ablaze with colorful lights and decorations.
- His face was ablaze with embarrassment when he realized he'd worn mismatched socks to the interview.
ablaze
ADJECTIVE[/əˈbleɪz/]
burning fiercely; on fire
House burning fiercely with flames
Wings ablaze that amaze for days!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Ablaze emerged in Middle English around the 15th century, combining the prefix 'a-' (denoting a state or condition) with 'blaze' (flame or fire). The compound formation created the meaning 'in a state of burning or on fire'.
Breakdown
a- (on, in a state of) + blaze (flame, fire). The prefix 'a-' functions as a stative marker to indicate a condition, while 'blaze' derives from Old English 'blaese', related to bright light and flames.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My phone was ablaze with notifications after I forgot to check it for three hours.”
“The Christmas tree was ablaze with colorful lights and decorations.”
“His face was ablaze with embarrassment when he realized he'd worn mismatched socks to the interview.”
“The building was ablaze, and firefighters rushed to the scene.”
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