Meaning & use

burn

verb·Everyday

To be consumed, damaged, or destroyed by fire, or to injure something with heat or flame.

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The toast burned while she was distracted by a phone call.

He burned his hand on the hot pan while cooking dinner.

A note on using this word

Burn is often used figuratively too, as in 'burn through savings' or 'burn with anger.'

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Another way to use it

2. noun

An injury to skin or tissue caused by heat, fire, or chemicals.

The nurse applied ointment to the burn on his forearm.

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