Definition of Burn
Burn
Burn
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To undergo rapid combustion or be damaged by fire or heat.
e.g. The dry leaves will burn quickly in the bonfire.
(verb)
to damage, destroy, or injure something or someone by fire or heat, or to be thus damaged;
e.g. The pan is hot enough to burn you if you touch it. My mouth will burn if I drink this hot tea right now.
(noun)
an injury suffered by someone due to flames or heat, or a mark of damage on something, caused by flames or heat;
e.g. I have a burn on my wrist from touching a hot pot. There is a small burn on the fabric.
(verb)
to combust some fuel source such as wood or coal as a source of energy, heat, or light;
e.g. This lamp can burn oil and light a small room.
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