on fire vs alight
alight vs on fireon fire and alight both are adjectives.
on fire is not a verb while alight is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| on fire | No | Yes | No | No |
| alight | No | Yes | Yes | No |
As adjectives,
on fire and alight
are synonyms defined as:
- on fire and alight: lighted up by or as by fire or flame
| on fire (adjective) | alight (adjective) |
|---|---|
| lighted up by or as by fire or flame | lighted up by or as by fire or flame |
| on fire (verb) | alight (verb) |
|---|---|
| come down | |
| to come to rest, settle |
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