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Meaning of the word burn in English

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burn

US /bɝːn/
UK /bɝːn/
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Verb

1.

to be on fire; to produce flames and heat

Example:
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The wood burned brightly in the fireplace.
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The candle burned down quickly.
Synonym:
blazeflameincineratecombust
2.

to destroy or damage something with fire

Example:
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The house was completely burned down.
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He accidentally burned the toast.
Synonym:
scorchcharcrematesear
3.

to injure or damage by heat or fire

Example:
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She burned her hand on the hot stove.
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The sun can burn your skin if you don't use sunscreen.
Synonym:
scaldsingeblister
4.

to use fuel or energy

Example:
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This car burns a lot of fuel.
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Your body burns calories even when you're resting.
Synonym:
consumeexpendutilize

Noun

1.

an injury caused by heat, fire, or radiation

Example:
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He suffered severe burns in the accident.
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Apply cream to the burn to soothe it.
Synonym:
scaldblisterlesion
2.

the act or process of burning

Example:
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The burn of the rubbish created a lot of smoke.
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The controlled burn helped clear the overgrown brush.
Synonym:
combustionincinerationblaze
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