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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
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ablaze/blazing/burning
The entire house was ablaze/blazing/burning, and smoke could be seen from several streets away.
I suspect if all of the three word in bold work in the above sample mean about the same. If not, what are the differences? Thanks.
I suspect if all of the three word in bold work in the above sample mean about the same. If not, what are the differences? Thanks.
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ablaze: the most literary blazing: not quite OK, as it means "throwing flames" burning: is more plain than "ablaze"
- ablaze: the most literary blazing: not quite OK, as it means "throwing flames" burning: is more plain than "ablaze"
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ablaze: the most literary
blazing: not quite OK, as it means "throwing flames"
burning: is more plain than "ablaze"
blazing: not quite OK, as it means "throwing flames"
burning: is more plain than "ablaze"
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I have the same feelings as described by Marius.
Another simple word choice: The entire house was on fire.
Another simple word choice: The entire house was on fire.
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Marius Hancuablaze: the most literaryThanks, Marius, for your reply.
blazing: not quite OK, as it means "throwing flames"
burning: is more plain than "ablaze"
But i'm still in doubt so I consult my dictionary. The following are what I found:
When the firemen arrived the whole building was blazing.
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