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burn
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- pronunciation:
- buhrn
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- burn down, burn out
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
burns, burning, burned, burnt |
| definition 1: |
to be on fire.
The forest burned for three days.
- similar words:
- catch fire
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| definition 2: |
to cause to be on fire.
He burned his trash in the back yard.- similar words:
- incinerate, light
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| definition 3: |
to hurt or damage by too much heat.
She burned her hand on the stove.- similar words:
- broil, incinerate, injure
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| related words: |
wish |
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| phrase: |
burn down, burn out |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an injury caused by heat or fire.
He got a burn from touching a hot pan.- similar words:
- brand, sore, wound
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