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astir Definition

astir (ə stʉr′)

adverb, adjective

  1. in motion; in excited activity
  2. out of bed

Etymology: a- + stir

astir Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • early: These were early astir and flocked to the polls in great glee, determined to exercise of their newly acquired rights.
  • all: I'm all astir... " She came and stood over me, looking at me.

Browse dictionary entries near astir

  1. ‹ astilbe
  2. ‹ astigmatism
  3. ‹ astigmatic
  4. ‹ Asti
  5. ‹ asthmatic
  6. ‹ asthma
  7. ‹ asthenosphere
  8. ‹ asthenopia
  9. ‹ asthenic
  10. ‹ asthenia
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