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astir

astir · more astir · most astir

In motion; characterized by motionIn motion; characterized by motion.

UK/əˈstɜː/US/əˈstɝ/

Meaning

2 senses

In motion; characterized by motion.
Out of bed; up and about.
out of bed

Forms

more astir, most astir

Comparative	more astir Lesson
Superlative	most astir Lesson

regular

Synonyms

14 synonyms

dynamicB2 mobileA2 animateB2 movingB2 afoot cursory in motion on the move on the wing under sail unstill

Close in meaning

out of bed:up
on the move:about

Lessons for this word

2 lessons

A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form

See also

neighbours in the dictionary

asthma asthmatic astigmatism astonishB2 astonishingly astonishmentB2 astound

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