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Synonyms of astir

11 similar words

Another word for astir is moving. Other synonyms of astir are mobile, dynamic, animate and unstill.

Synonyms and similar words for astir

adjectiveIn motion; characterized by motion.

  • dynamicChanging; active; in motion.
  • mobileCapable of being moved, especially on wheels.
  • afoot figurativelyThat is on foot, in motion, in action, in progress.
  • animatePossessing the quality or ability of motion.
  • in motionMoving; having movement; on the move; not stationary.
  • movingThat moves or move.
  • on the moveChanging location; in motion.
  • on the wing figuratively
  • under sail figuratively
  • unstillNot still; changing or in motion.
  • cursory obsoleteRunning about; not stationary.

Meaning of astir

  1. adjective In motion; characterized by motion.
  2. adjective Out of bed; up and about.

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Questions about synonyms of astir

What is another word for astir?
Astir has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as moving, mobile, dynamic, animate and unstill.
What does astir mean?
Astir means in motion; characterized by motion.

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