Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
burn
verb
/bɜrn/
Definition
To set fire to something, causing it to flame or emit heat.
Examples
- She accidentally let the toast burn in the toaster.
- The campfire began to burn low as the night progressed.
- If you touch the hot stove, you might burn your hand.
Meaning
Burn typically refers to the act of destroying material with fire or heat, but it can also mean to cause pain through intense heat.
Synonyms
- scorch
- incinerate
- char
- ignite
- sear
