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astir

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
astir ˈstɚ/ adjective
astir
ˈstɚ/
adjective
Learner's definition of ASTIR
not used before a noun literary
: in an active state(处于)动态;动起来
often + with
: awake and out of bed醒着;起床了
BNC: 0 COCA: 42230
1
: exhibiting activity
streets astir with shoppers
2
: being out of bed : up
no one was astir

Example Sentences

the mall was astir with throngs of holiday shoppers
Recent Examples on the Web News reporters were astir and skipped this curtain scene. New York Times, 11 July 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of astir was in 1765
BNC: 0 COCA: 42230

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