Cool MateMeaning of Burn
In simple words: To make something hot until it produces flames or is damaged.
Burn in a sentence
- I like to burn candles during dinner to create a cozy atmosphere.
- The fire will burn all night as long as we keep adding wood.
- Be careful not to burn yourself when cooking.
- She was so embarrassed that she felt her face burn with shame.
- I love to burn my favorite songs on a CD for road trips.
- The athlete wanted to burn off calories after a big meal.
- You can burn the paper if you want to get rid of it.
- The arsonist wanted to burn the building down for insurance money.
- She felt a burn in her muscles after the intense workout.
How to use Burn
Use 'burn' for actions involving fire or heat. It's appropriate in both everyday and technical contexts, but be cautious using it in a metaphorical sense with sensitive topics.
Grammar pattern
burn + object
Memory hint
Think of a candle burning bright, producing smoke and light.
Related words
Collocations with Burn
Common mistakes with Burn
- Confused with 'burnt' as an adjective when describing food.
- Using 'burn' intransitively incorrectly; it usually needs an object.
- Confusing 'burn out' with 'burn down' which have different meanings.
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Burn in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
حرق
جعل شيء ساخن حتى ينتج لهبًا أو يتضرر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পোড়া, জ্বলা
কোনো জিনিস গরম করে আগুন বের হওয়া বা নষ্ট হয়ে যাওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Brennen, verbrennen, brennen lassen
Etwas heiß machen, bis es Flammen schlägt oder beschädigt wird.
- SpanishEspañol
Quemar
Hacer que algo se caliente hasta producir llamas o dañarse.
- Persianفارسی
سوختن، سوزاندن
داغ کردن چیزی تا جایی که شعلهور شود یا آسیب ببیند.
- FrenchFrançais
Brûler, Brûlure
Rendre quelque chose chaud jusqu'à ce qu'il produise des flammes ou soit endommagé.
- Hindiहिन्दी
जलना, जलाना
किसी चीज़ को तब तक गर्म करना जब तक वह जलने न लगे या खराब न हो जाए।
- ItalianItaliano
Bruciare, bruciarsi, ardere, scottarsi, consumare, incenerire
Rendere qualcosa caldo finché non produce fiamme o non viene danneggiato.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Queimar
Fazer algo ficar quente até produzir chamas ou ser danificado.
- RussianРусский
Burn
Сильно нагреваться до появления пламени или повреждения.
- Urduاردو
جلنا، جلانا، جلانا
کسی چیز کو اتنا گرم کرنا کہ وہ آگ پیدا کرے یا خراب ہو جائے۔
- Chinese中文
燃烧
让某物变热，直到产生火焰或受损。
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Frequently asked questions about Burn
What does Burn mean?
To make something hot until it produces flames or is damaged.
What is the definition of Burn?
to produce flames and heat
How do you use Burn in a sentence?
I like to burn candles during dinner to create a cozy atmosphere.
Can you give another example of Burn?
The fire will burn all night as long as we keep adding wood.
What are synonyms for Burn?
Common alternatives include scorch, singed, incinerate, flare, ignite.
What is the opposite of Burn?
Opposite meanings include freeze, cool, extinguish.
What words go with Burn?
It commonly pairs with fiercely, steadily, slowly, burn out of control, fiercely, steadily, slowly, burn out of control, badly, seriously, severely, be burned alive, be burned at the stake, be burned to ashes, brightly, brightly, fiercely, slowly, with.
What are common mistakes when using Burn?
Confused with 'burnt' as an adjective when describing food. Using 'burn' intransitively incorrectly; it usually needs an object. Confusing 'burn out' with 'burn down' which have different meanings.
How do you pronounce Burn?
US: /["/bɜːrn/","/bɜːrnz/","/bɜːrnt/","/bɜːrnd/","/ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/bɜːn/","/bɜːnz/","/bɜːnt/","/bɜːnd/","/ˈbɜːnɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Burn?
Use 'burn' for actions involving fire or heat. It's appropriate in both everyday and technical contexts, but be cautious using it in a metaphorical sense with sensitive topics.
What CEFR level is Burn?
"Burn" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.