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We burned the forest down

🇬🇧 UK //wiː bɜːnd ðə ˈfɒrɪst daʊn// 🇺🇸 US //wi bɜrnd ðə ˈfɔrɪst daʊn//

Meaning of We burned the forest down

To destroy a structure or area completely by fire.

In simple words: We destroyed the forest by setting it on fire.

We burned the forest down in a sentence

• We burned the forest down during the summer drought.
• They accidentally burned the forest down while camping.
• The fire quickly burned the forest down, leaving ashes behind.
• Environmentalists are concerned about how often we burn forests down.

How to use We burned the forest down

Use 'burn down' for intentional destruction of buildings or areas. More common in narratives; avoid in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

subject + burned + object + adverbial

Memory hint

Imagine a campfire that gets out of control and spreads through the trees.

Related words

Collocations with We burned the forest down

• burn down a building
• burn down a house
• burn down the forest
• burn down the village
• burn down the shed

Synonyms for We burned the forest down

• incinerate
• consume
• devour
• destroy
• char

Common mistakes with We burned the forest down

• Confused with 'burn off' which means to remove something by burning.
• Using 'burn down' without an object, which is incorrect.

Frequently asked questions about We burned the forest down

What does We burned the forest down mean?

We destroyed the forest by setting it on fire.

What is the definition of We burned the forest down?

To destroy a structure or area completely by fire.

How do you use We burned the forest down in a sentence?

We burned the forest down during the summer drought.

Can you give another example of We burned the forest down?

They accidentally burned the forest down while camping.

What are synonyms for We burned the forest down?

Common alternatives include incinerate, consume, devour, destroy, char.

What words go with We burned the forest down?

It commonly pairs with burn down a building, burn down a house, burn down the forest, burn down the village, burn down the shed.

What are common mistakes when using We burned the forest down?

Confused with 'burn off' which means to remove something by burning. Using 'burn down' without an object, which is incorrect.

How do you pronounce We burned the forest down?

US: //wi bɜrnd ðə ˈfɔrɪst daʊn//, UK: //wiː bɜːnd ðə ˈfɒrɪst daʊn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use We burned the forest down?

Use 'burn down' for intentional destruction of buildings or areas. More common in narratives; avoid in formal writing.