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Burn Definition & Meaning

1. To cause something to be destroyed or damaged by fire or heat.

Example: The house burned down in the middle of the night.

2. To feel a sensation of heat or pain on the skin or body.

Example: I burned my hand on the hot stove.

3. To use up or consume completely.

Example: We need to burn through this pile of paperwork before the end of the day.

4. To criticize or insult someone harshly.

Example: The coach burned the team for their poor performance in the game.

5. To be very physically active or work out intensely.

Example: I'm going to burn some calories by going for a run.

Examples of the word burn used in sentences.

  • Ouch! I burned my hand on the stove.
  • My mom burned the dinner because she forgot to set the timer.
  • Don't forget to put sunscreen on or you'll get burned.
  • The sunburn on my shoulders is starting to peel.
  • I like to burn scented candles to make my room smell nice.
  • We need to burn all of these old documents to protect our privacy.
  • The sunburn on my shoulders is really painful.
  • The candle on the table burned out quickly.
  • I burned my hand while cooking dinner last night.
  • My sister loves to burn scented candles in her room.
  • If you keep touching the hot stove, you're going to burn yourself.
  • I accidentally burned the dinner I was cooking in the oven.
  • The forest fire burned for days, destroying everything in its path.
  • I love the smell of burning wood in the fireplace on a cold winter night.
  • The sun was so hot, it made my skin burn and turn red.
  • The candle burned for hours, filling the room with a warm glow.
  • I burned my finger on the hot stove.
  • Don't touch the pot, it's still burning hot!
  • The sunburn on my skin was painful.
  • The candle accidentally burned my hand when I tried to light it. (safety)
  • I accidentally burned the toast this morning and had to make a fresh one. (food)
  • The sunburn on my skin was so painful that I couldn't wear my favorite shirt. (health)
  • I burned through my savings account faster than I expected, and now I regret it. (finance)
  • The forest fire burned down several acres of trees, leaving a devastating scene. (environment)
  • The forest fire had burned all the way up to the edge of town, causing many residents to evacuate their homes.
  • After cooking for too long, the onions started to burn and fill the kitchen with smoke.
  • Despite the doctor's advice, John continued to smoke and his lungs began to burn in response.
  • When I accidentally touched the hot stove, I felt a sharp burn on my hand and quickly pulled away.
  • After a long day of hiking, the sunburn on my arms and legs left them red and painful to the touch.
  • The forest fire burned down hundreds of trees.
  • After spending hours in the sun, my skin started to burn and I had to apply some aloe vera gel.
  • I accidentally burned my hand while cooking dinner because I forgot to wear oven mitts.
  • The forest fire had been burning for days, causing much destruction to the wildlife.
  • If you keep burning candles in the house, the walls will eventually start to turn yellow and black.
  • The athlete pushed himself too hard during training and felt a burning sensation in his legs.
  • He tried to hide the burning sensation in his eyes as he listened to his ex-girlfriend tell him about her new relationship.
  • The student felt a burning desire to study abroad and immerse herself in a different culture.
  • The sun was scorching hot that day, and I could feel my skin starting to burn even though I had applied sunscreen.
  • After a long day at work, I love to relax in a hot bath and let the scented candles burn down slowly.
  • The chef warned us not to burn the steaks if we wanted them to be tender and juicy.
  • The spices in the curry were so strong that they caused my tongue to burn with every bite.
  • The intense passion and enthusiasm he has for his work burns like a flame that never goes out.
  • After a long hike in the sun, my skin began to burn from the harsh rays of the sun.
  • I could see the intense anger and frustration burning in his eyes as he spoke about the injustice he faced.
  • The house burned down in a matter of minutes and left everything in ashes.
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