Astir ( adverb , adjective )

(As an adverb)

Astir ( adverb )

In motion; active; busy.

Origin:

From the middle english word "astir" which means "moving or active".

Examples:

1. The streets were astir with people going about their business.
2. The ants were astir in the ant hill.
3. The city was astir with excitement as the parade began.
4. The bees were astir in the hive.
5. The forest was astir with life in the early morning.

(As an adjective)

Astir ( adjective )

In motion; active; busy.

Origin:

From the middle english word "astir" which means "moving or active".

Examples:

1. The streets were astir with people going about their business.
2. The ants were astir in the ant hill.
3. The city was astir with excitement as the parade began.
4. The bees were astir in the hive.
5. The forest was astir with life in the early morning.