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Burn
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Simple meaning
What does Burn mean?
Burn means to be hurt or changed by fire or heat.
Dictionary definition
To damage or change something with fire or heat; an injury caused by heat.
Example sentences
Burn in a sentence
easy
Do not touch the pan because it could burn your hand.
medium
The candle continued to burn on the table.
hard
The fire can burn dry leaves quickly when the wind is strong.
Synonyms
Words like Burn
scorchUse when heat lightly burns or marks something.
igniteUse when something catches fire.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Burn word family
Base word
burn
verb
burns
Damages with heat or fire.
verb
burned
Was damaged by heat or fire in the past.
adjective
burning
On fire or very hot.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does burn mean?
Burn means to damage, hurt, or change something with fire or heat.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to burn in some contexts?
Scorch means to burn or mark something with heat.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of burn when thinking about heat?
Cool is an opposite because it means to lose heat.
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