Burn: meaning, definitions and examples

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burn

[ bɜːrn ]

^{Context #1}

fire

To be consumed by fire or flames.

Synonyms

blaze, flame, ignite

Examples of usage

The building started to burn after the explosion.
She burned the letter in anger.

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injury

An injury caused by exposure to heat or flames.

Synonyms

injury, scald, wound

Examples of usage

He suffered burns on his arms and legs from the fire.
She received treatment for her severe burns.

Translations

Translations of the word "burn" in other languages:

🇵🇹 queimar

🇮🇳 जलाना

🇩🇪 brennen

🇮🇩 membakar

🇺🇦 горіти

🇵🇱 palić

🇯🇵 燃える (もえる)

🇫🇷 brûler

🇪🇸 quemar

🇹🇷 yanmak

🇰🇷 타다

🇸🇦 حرق

🇨🇿 hořet

🇸🇰 horieť

🇨🇳 烧 (shāo)

🇸🇮 goreti

🇮🇸 brenna

🇰🇿 жану

🇬🇪 დაწვა

🇦🇿 yanmaq

🇲🇽 quemar

Word origin

The word 'burn' originated from the Old English word 'beornan', meaning 'to set on fire'. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include the concept of injury caused by heat or flames. The word has been used in various contexts throughout history, symbolizing destruction, passion, and transformation.

See also: burner, burning, burnish, burnishing, burnout, burnt.