Burn - English meaning

bɜːn

Irregular verb

1 form	Burn
2 form	Burnt/burned
3 form	Burnt/burned

Burn – definitions in English dictionary

verb
(of a fire) produce flames and heat while consuming a material such as coal or wood.
Usage examples:
A fire burned and crackled cheerfully in the grate
Synonims:
Be on fire Be alight Be ablaze Blaze Go up Go up in smoke Be in flames Be aflame Smoulder Glow Flare Flash Flicker Be afire Be ardent
verb
Destroy, damage, or injure by heat or fire.
Usage examples:
He burned all the letters
Synonims:
Set fire to Set on fire Set alight Set light to Light Set burning Ignite Touch off Put a match to Kindle Incinerate Reduce to ashes Destroy by fire Torch Fire Inflame Scorch Singe Sear Char B
verb
Produce (a cd or dvd) by copying from an original or master copy.
Usage examples:
You can purchase and download hardware and software mpeg encoders to burn a dvd.
verb
Drive or move very fast.
Usage examples:
He burned past us like a maniac
verb
Insult (someone) in a particularly cutting way.
Usage examples:
Mark burns him by saying he hasn't even heard of the guy's agency

noun
An injury caused by exposure to heat or flame.
Usage examples:
He was treated in hospital for burns to his hands
noun
Consumption of a type of fuel as an energy source.
Usage examples:
Natural gas produces the cleanest burn of the lot
noun
An act of clearing of vegetation by burning.
Usage examples:
In the period prior to the bush fire danger period, landholders are still responsible for any burni…
noun
A cigarette.
Usage examples:
I just sat there, having a burn, dressed to go home.

noun
A small stream.
Usage examples:
There is a burn running through the flower beds

verb
To produce flames and heat
Usage examples:
[ i ] a fire still burned in the fireplace., [ i ] some new fuels burn more efficiently than gasoli…

verb
To copy information, recorded music, images, etc. onto a cd
Usage examples:
Burn sth to/onto sth the service allows consumers to download a movie, but not to burn it onto a dv…

verb
To be hurt, damaged, or destroyed by fire or extreme heat, or to cause this to happen
Usage examples:
He was badly burned in the blaze., she burned his old love letters., be burned alive unable to esca…

verb
To damage food by cooking it for too long or with too much heat, or to be damaged in this way
Usage examples:
I've burnt the sausages., if the top of the cake starts to burn, cover it with foil., is something …

verb
If the sun burns you or if you burn, your skin becomes red and damaged because of the sun's heat.
Usage examples:
Use sun cream or you'll burn., i've burned the tops of my shoulders.

verb
To cause emotional pain or damage to someone

verb
To kill someone by tying the person to a post and burning them
Usage examples:
He refused to convert and was burned at the stake.

verb
To completely destroy a building by fire
Usage examples:
The building was burned to the ground ten years ago.

verb
To burn something badly so that it is black and very dry
Usage examples:
I forgot about the lasagne and it was burned to a crisp.

verb
To be on fire, or to produce flames
Usage examples:
The wood was wet and would not burn., helplessly we watched our house burning., a fire was burning …

verb
To use something such as fuel or energy
Usage examples:
The refrigerated trucks that carry the produce burn a lot of fossil fuel., racers can burn 10,000 c…

verb
To produce light
Usage examples:
I saw a light burning in her window.

verb
If your face or skin burns or if something burns it, it feels very hot
Usage examples:
His face burned with embarrassment/shame., the brandy burned my throat.

verb
To want to do something very much
Usage examples:
She was burning to tell us her news.

noun
A place where fire or heat has hurt or damaged something
Usage examples:
One rescue worker caught in the explosion sustained severe burns., i noticed a cigarette burn in th…

noun
A small stream

noun
An insult or criticism, usually a clever and funny one
Usage examples:
She said you were too old for her? ooh, burn!

Burn translation into English

Burn: translate from English into Chinese

烧伤, 燃烧, 烧, 燃, 烧毁, 烫, 焚, 烧灼, 燎, 焚毁, 点, 灼, 燔, 爇, 辣, 热烫, 刮胡子, 熠, 炽灼

Burn: translate from English into Dutch

Brandwond, Uitbranden, Inbranden, Opbranden, Aanbranden, Gloeien, Verstoken, Brandplek, Stroompje, Blakeren

Burn: translate from English into French

Brûler, Brûlure, Incendier, Enflammer, Faire brûler, Se brûler, Flamber, Allumer, Mettre le feu, Laisser brûler, Ravager, Ronger, Durée de combustion, Laisser attacher

Burn: translate from English into German

Brennen, Verbrennen, Verbrennung, Abbrennen, Verbrauchen, Brandwunde, Niederbrennen, Verfeuern, Verheizen, Zünden, Heizen, Brandfleck, Befeuert werden, Zündung, Erglühen, Bach, Ätzen, Verbrannte stelle

Burn: translate from English into Hindi

जलाना, जलन, जलना, चोट, उत्तेजित होना, दाह, झुलसाना, उत्तेजित करना, दहन करना, अग्नि, दग्ध, दग्ध-क्षेत्र

Burn: translate from English into Italian

Bruciare, Ardere, Bruciarsi, Ustione, Bruciatura, Scottatura, Incendiare, Scottare, Ustionare, Incendiarsi, Carbonizzare, Divampare

Burn: translate from English into Korean

불타다, 화상, 타다, 태우다, 피우다, 지피다, 개울, 그을다, 타는 듯이 느끼다, 타는 내가 나다, 급히 가다, 빨갛게 달구다, 달구어 굳히다, 화나게 하다, 끓다, 불끈하다, 단내가 나다, 분사하다, 산화하다, 불에 데게 하다, 쨍쨍 내리쬐다, 해가 쨍쨍 내리쬐다, 얼얼하게 하다, 화형에 처하다, 감명시키다, 원자 에너지를 사용하다, 일어나다

Burn: translate from English into Russian

Гореть, Ожог, Сжигать, Жечь, Обжечь, Спалить, Сгорать, Прожигать, Пылать, Выжигать, Обжигать, Палить, Прижигать, Подгорать, Погореть, Топиться, Распаляться, Жечься, Загорать, Выжигание растительности, Вызывать загар, Клеймо, Ручеек, Сжигать в ядерном реакторе, Получать ожог, Приходить в бешенство, Разозлиться, Резать автогеном

Burn: translate from English into Spanish

Quemar, Quemadura, Quemarse, Arder, Gastar, Cauterizar, Tostar, Abrasarse, Fundir, Calcinar, Funcionar con, Escocer, Cocer, Tirar, Estar encendido, Arroyo, Pegarse

Word origin

Old English burna, burn(e), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bron and German Brunnen ‘well’.

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Burn – similar words

burned

verb
(of a fire) produce flames and heat while consuming a material such as coal or wood.
Usage examples:
A fire burned and crackled cheerfully in the grate

adjective
Destroyed, damaged, or injured by heat or fire.
Usage examples:
Burned wood

adjective
(of a colour, especially orange or red) of a darkish or dusky shade.
Usage examples:
She wore burnt orange and black

Burned - all meanings in English

Burn synonims

b

ˈbɔːrɒn

abbreviation
Barn(s).

noun
The second letter of the alphabet.
Usage examples:
My grade on that first paper was a b

noun
A unit of area, 10−28 square metres, used especially in particle physics.

B - all meanings in English

blaze

noun
A very large or fiercely burning fire.
Usage examples:
Twenty firemen fought the blaze

verb
Used in various expressions of anger, bewilderment, or surprise as a euphemism for ‘hell’.
Usage examples:
‘go to blazes!’ he shouted

verb
Set an example by being the first to do something; pioneer.
Usage examples:
Small firms would set the pace, blazing a trail for others to follow

Blaze - all meanings in English

char

verb
Partially burn so as to blacken the surface.
Usage examples:
A region charred by bush fires

noun
Material that has been charred.
Usage examples:
She trimmed the char from the wicks of the oil lamps

verb
Work as a charwoman.
Usage examples:
She'd had to char and work in a grocery store to put herself through university

Char - all meanings in English

fire

noun
A process in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke; combustion or burning.
Usage examples:
His house was destroyed by fire

verb
Discharge a gun or other weapon in order to propel (a bullet or projectile).
Usage examples:
He fired a shot at the retreating prisoners

noun
The state of burning, or a burning mass of material
Usage examples:
[ u ] the factory had to be closed because the risk of fire was too great., [ c ] there have been a…

Fire - all meanings in English

flare

noun
A sudden brief burst of bright flame or light.
Usage examples:
The flare of the match lit up his face

verb
Burn or shine with a sudden intensity.
Usage examples:
The bonfire crackled and flared up

verb
To burn brightly either for a short time or on and off
Usage examples:
The candle flared then went out., [ i ] these trousers flare slightly at the ankle., the dispute th…

Flare - all meanings in English

flash

verb
Shine in a bright but brief, sudden, or intermittent way.
Usage examples:
Lightning flashed overhead

noun
A sudden brief burst of bright light.
Usage examples:
A flash of lightning

adjective
Ostentatiously stylish or expensive.
Usage examples:
A flash new car

Flash - all meanings in English

flicker

verb
(of light or a source of light) shine unsteadily; vary rapidly in brightness.
Usage examples:
The interior lights flickered, and came on

noun
An unsteady movement of a flame or light causing rapid variations in brightness.
Usage examples:
The flicker of a candle flame caught our eyes

noun
An american woodpecker that often feeds on ants on the ground.
Usage examples:
Woodpeckers, flickers, chickadees and nuthatches are among the many species that benefit from it.

Flicker - all meanings in English

glow

verb
Give out steady light without flame.
Usage examples:
The tips of their cigarettes glowed in the dark

noun
A steady radiance of light or heat.
Usage examples:
The setting sun cast a deep red glow over the city

Glow - all meanings in English

go up

phrasal verb
Move upward

noun
The quality of being energetic, determined, and enthusiastic
Usage examples:
We need someone with real get-up-and-go to run this office.

Go up - all meanings in English

ignite

verb
Catch fire or cause to catch fire.
Usage examples:
Furniture can give off lethal fumes when it ignites

verb
To start burning, or to cause something to start burning
Usage examples:
[ t ] the forest fire began when a spark from a campfire ignited some dry grass nearby., [ t ] fig.…

Ignite - all meanings in English

incinerate

verb
Destroy (something, especially waste material) by burning.
Usage examples:
Waste packaging is to be incinerated rather than buried in landfills

verb
To burn something completely
Usage examples:
The company is accused of incinerating hazardous waste without a license.

Incinerate - all meanings in English

inflame

verb
Provoke or intensify (strong feelings, especially anger) in someone.
Usage examples:
High fines further inflamed public feelings

verb
To excite someone’s strong feelings or make them stronger
Usage examples:
The defense objected to the graphic pictures, claiming they were meant merely to inflame the jury.

Inflame - all meanings in English

kindle

verb
Set (something) on fire.
Usage examples:
Last night i built the first fire i've kindled in years and it came back to me, that instinctual pu…

noun
A litter of kittens.
Usage examples:
She was asked to take in a kindle of kittens

verb
To cause a fire to start burning
Usage examples:
Fig. great literature kindled their imaginations (= made them work).

Kindle - all meanings in English

light

noun
The natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.
Usage examples:
The light of the sun

verb
Provide with light or lighting; illuminate.
Usage examples:
The room was lit by a number of small lamps

adjective
Having a considerable or sufficient amount of natural light; not dark.
Usage examples:
The bedrooms are light and airy

Light - all meanings in English

scorch

verb
Burn the surface of (something) with flame or heat.
Usage examples:
Surrounding houses were scorched by heat from the blast

noun
The burning or charring of the surface of something.
Usage examples:
A scorch mark

verb
To burn a surface slightly, causing it to change color
Usage examples:
[ t ] the iron was too hot and scorched the shirt.

Scorch - all meanings in English

sear

verb
Burn or scorch the surface of (something) with a sudden, intense heat.
Usage examples:
The water got so hot that it seared our lips

adjective
Variant spelling of sere1.

adjective
(especially of vegetation) dry or withered.
Usage examples:
Small green vineyards encircled by vast sear fields

Sear - all meanings in English

singe

verb
Burn (something) superficially or lightly.
Usage examples:
The fire had singed his eyebrows

noun
A superficial burn.
Usage examples:
The woman, aged 39, was able to walk to the ambulance before being taken to hospital with minor bur…

verb
To burn something slightly, or to be burned slightly
Usage examples:
The candle singed his arm hairs.

Singe - all meanings in English

smoulder

verb
Burn slowly with smoke but no flame.
Usage examples:
The bonfire still smouldered, the smoke drifting over the paddock

noun
Smoke coming from a smouldering fire.
Usage examples:
The last acrid smoulder of his cigarette

verb
To burn slowly with smoke but without flames
Usage examples:
A smouldering fire, smouldering embers, the fire was started by a smouldering cigarette., the dispu…

Smoulder - all meanings in English

torch

noun
A portable battery-powered electric lamp.
Usage examples:
Electricity showrooms in the borough were swamped with calls about the scheduled power cuts and at …

verb
Set fire to.
Usage examples:
The shops had been looted and torched

noun
A stick that burns at one end and is held at the other end and is used esp. as a light
Usage examples:
Which athlete will carry the olympic torch into the stadium?, after he retired, the torch passed to…

Torch - all meanings in English

touch off

idiom
Put in motion or move to act

phrasal verb
Cause something to happen suddenly.
Usage examples:
There was concern that the move could touch off a trade war

phrasal verb
Cause something to ignite or explode by touching it.
Usage examples:
The soldier who touched off the mine was injured in the right foot

Touch off - all meanings in English

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