astir

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Adjective astir has 2 senses

astir, up - out of bed; "are they astir yet?"; "up by seven each morning"
Antonym: asleep (indirect, via awake)
about, astir - on the move; "up and about"; "the whole town was astir over the incident"
Antonym: inactive (indirect, via active)

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Term: astir

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: In a state of activity or motion

Example Sentence: The sleepy town was suddenly astir with the sounds of music and laughter.

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Part of Speech: adverb

Sense 1:

Definition: In a state of activity or motion

Example Sentence: The villagers were astir early in the morning to prepare for the annual festival.

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