be alight

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

to be on fire

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Examples (10)

  • The bonfire is now fully alight.
  • By midnight, the whole building was alight.
  • Her eyes were alight with curiosity when she saw the gift.
  • Be careful, the whole forest will be alight if the wind picks up.
  • His face is alight with joy every time he sees his granddaughter.
  • Was the warehouse already alight when the firefighters arrived?
  • The city was alight with celebration after the victory.
  • The candle has been alight for hours and is almost gone.
  • The stage is alight with vibrant colors and energetic dancers.
  • If the logs are dry, the fire should be alight in no time.