set afire (Meaning)
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set afire (v)
set fire to; cause to start burning
Synonyms & Antonyms of set afire
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set afire Sentence Examples
- The wildfire rapidly set afire thousands of acres of forest, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
- The arsonist set afire the abandoned building, hoping to claim insurance money.
- The electrical short circuit sent sparks flying and set afire the curtains, endangering the entire house.
- The angry mob set afire the police car as a symbol of their defiance.
- The friction between the brake pads and the road set afire the tires, causing the car to skid out of control.
- The lightning bolt struck the tree, setting afire its branches and trunk.
- The malfunctioning gas stove set afire the kitchen, forcing the occupants to evacuate.
- The lit match accidentally set afire the papers on the desk, destroying important documents.
- The incendiary bomb set afire the warehouse, causing extensive damage and loss of property.
- The raging inferno set afire the entire neighborhood, leaving behind charred ruins and homeless families.
FAQs About the word set afire
set fire to; cause to start burning
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The wildfire rapidly set afire thousands of acres of forest, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
The arsonist set afire the abandoned building, hoping to claim insurance money.
The electrical short circuit sent sparks flying and set afire the curtains, endangering the entire house.
The angry mob set afire the police car as a symbol of their defiance.
