Burn: meaning, definitions and examples

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burn

 

[ bษœหrn ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น queimar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฒเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช brennen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membakar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพั€ั–ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ paliฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‡ƒใˆใ‚‹ (ใ‚‚ใˆใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brรปler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ quemar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yanmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฑู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hoล™et

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ horieลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ƒง (shฤo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ goreti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brenna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yanmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ quemar

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,509, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.