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sear1
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- pronunciation:
- sir
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
sears, searing, seared |
definition 1: |
to burn or scorch the outside of.
The chef seared the meat before roasting it on the spit.- similar words:
- char, scorch, singe
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definition 2: |
to put a brand on with a hot iron.
- similar words:
- brand
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definition 3: |
to cause to become dried up or parched; wither.
- similar words:
- parch, scorch
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related words: |
broil, burn, evaporate, grill |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition: |
to come to be dried up or parched.
The corn seared in the sun.- similar words:
- scorch
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a discoloration, wound, scar, or the like that results from searing.
- similar words:
- scorch, singe
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