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Astir Definition & Meaning

astir
adjective
  1. out of bed; "are they astir yet?"; "up by seven each morning"
  2. on the move; "up and about"; "the whole town was astir over the incident"

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Frequently asked questions

What does astir mean?
out of bed; "are they astir yet?"; "up by seven each morning" on the move; "up and about"; "the whole town was astir over the incident"
What part of speech is astir?
Astir is an adjective.
How many definitions does astir have?
Astir has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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