🔥burn

verb
/bɜːrn/

Meaning

to destroy or damage by fire
to be on fire; to damage with fire or heat

Example Sentences

He accidentally burned the toast in the kitchen.

The candle will burn for several hours.

Example Expressions

burn the midnight oil

Synonyms

scorch, ignite, blaze, flame, char
Entry 1
scorch, ignite, blaze, flame, char
Entry 2
ignite, flame, scorch, char

Antonyms

extinguish, cool, put out, quench
Entry 1
extinguish, cool, put out
Entry 2
extinguish, quench, put out

Collocations

burn down, burn out, burn brightly, burn with anger, burn wood, burn calories, burn bright
Entry 1
burn down, burn out, burn brightly, burn with anger
Entry 2
burn wood, burn calories, burn bright, burn down, burn out

More Example Sentences

My eyes are burning.

We saved the food from burning.

He prevented the food from burning.

We accidentally ended up burning the toast.

She is too distracted not to burn the food.

It’s worth taking a break when you feel burned out.

If you ask me what kind of pain it is, I would say it is a burning sensation.

Burnout in the workplace is a serious issue that many people are reluctant to acknowledge.

Related Vocabularies

Set up on a firm or permanent basis; having existed for a long time and therefore recognized.
To make something clear and easier to understand.
to officially accept, agree to, or allow something
to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest
To show or exhibit something to be seen.

Explore More