afghan
- n a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl
- n a native or inhabitant of Afghanistan
- n an Iranian language spoken in Afghanistan and Pakistan; the official language of Afghanistan
- n a coat made of sheepskin
- n tall graceful breed of hound with a long silky coat; native to the Near East
- a of or relating to or characteristic of Afghanistan or its people
afghani
- n the basic unit of money in Afghanistan
- n an Iranian language spoken in Afghanistan and Pakistan; the official language of Afghanistan
- a of or relating to or characteristic of Afghanistan or its people
afghanistani
- n a native or inhabitant of Afghanistan
- a of or relating to or characteristic of Afghanistan or its people
afire
- s lighted up by or as by fire or flame
forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning
aflame
- s keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
he was aflame with desire - s lighted up by or as by fire or flame
even the car's tires were aflame
aflare
- s streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air
flags aflare in the breeze - s lighted up by or as by fire or flame
a night aflare with fireworks
afloat
- s aimlessly drifting
- a borne on the water; floating
- s covered with water
the main deck was afloat (or awash)
afoot
- s traveling by foot
she was afoot when I saw her this morning - s currently in progress
there is mischief afoot
plans are afoot - r on foot; walking
they went to the village afoot
quail are hunted either afoot or on horseback
aforementioned
- s being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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afraid
- a filled with fear or apprehension
afraid even to turn his head
suddenly looked afraid
afraid for his life
afraid of snakes
afraid to ask questions - s filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement
I'm afraid I won't be able to come
he was afraid he would have to let her go
I'm afraid you're wrong - s feeling worry or concern or insecurity
She was afraid that I might be embarrassed
terribly afraid of offending someone
I am afraid we have witnessed only the first phase of the conflict - s having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
afraid of hard work
afraid to show emotion