Meaning & use
astir
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In a state of movement, excitement, or activity, especially after being still.
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The whole town was astir with news of the approaching storm.
By dawn, the camp was already astir with people preparing for the hike.
A note on using this word
A somewhat literary word, often used to describe a place or group of people suddenly filled with activity.
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