burn

[US]/bɜːn/
[UK]/bɝn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. to undergo combustion; to destroy or damage by fire
vi. to undergo combustion; to be destroyed or damaged by fire
n. an injury caused by heat or fire; a burn

Phrases & Collocations

burn bridges

burning sensation

burn rubber

burn calories

burn out

burn down

burn in

burn with

burn up

burn off

burn through

burn on

burn away

burn rate

heart burn

burn into

Example Sentences

burn with an ambition

burn clay into bricks

burn a hole in the rug.

was burning with ambition.

a cigarette burn in the tablecloth.

Be careful not to burn yourself.

He is burning with jealousy.

a light was burning in the hall.

Martha was burning with curiosity.

the burning question of independence.

I'll burn in hell for disbelief.

The burner was on low heat.

burn one's face in the sun

the burning issue of the day

a furnace that burns coal.

Real-world Examples

I don't want it to get burnt.

Source: Culinary methods for gourmet food

Elite players can reportedly burn up to an absurd 6,000 calories in one day.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

“The Master and Margarita” proclaims that “manuscripts don't burn”.

Source: The Economist - Arts

He thought the town was already burning.

Source: Beijing Normal University Edition High School English (Compulsory 1)

Wildfires have been burning out of control.

Source: Learn English by following hot topics.

Hey kids, that wood will never burn.

Source: VOA Let's Learn English (Level 2)

People are getting burned in the fires.

Source: VOA Standard English (Video Version) - 2022 Collection

Equipment had to be burned for fuel.

Source: New Version of University English Comprehensive Course 4

You know where the witches were burned?

Source: The Vampire Diaries Season 2

Twitter has been burning cash for months.

Source: NPR News July 2023 Collection

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