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Afire Predicate

Definition:

An "afire predicate" refers to a linguistic term used in grammar to describe a type of predicate that expresses an action or state of being that is on fire or burning.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - In grammar, an afire predicate is a type of predicate that describes an action or state of being that is on fire or burning.

Example: The phrase "The house is afire" includes an afire predicate, highlighting the state of the house being on fire.

Sense 2:

Adjective - An afire predicate describes something that is ablaze or engulfed in flames.

Example: The firefighters bravely extinguished the afire predicate building before it spread to nearby structures.

Sense 3:

Verb - To afire predicate means to set something on fire intentionally or accidentally.

Example: Carelessness can easily cause a fire if you afire predicate flammable materials.

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