CEFR A1 · Verbs

burn

/bɜːrn/ 📚 Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)

Synonyms & Antonyms

To be on fire, or to cause something to be damaged or destroyed by fire or heat.

Synonyms

incinerate scorch blaze char

Antonyms

extinguish cool freeze

Translations

burn in your language

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عربي

التهاب بالنار، أو إتلاف شيء بالنار أو الحرارة.

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اردو

آگ لگنا یا آگ سے کسی چیز کو نقصان پہنچانا۔

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हिंदी

आग लगना या आग से किसी चीज़ को नुकसान पहुँचाना।

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中文

着火，或用火或热损坏或摧毁某物。

Easy Explanation

Something is very hot. It can make fire. It can damage things with heat.

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Memory TipRemember 'burn' with 'fire' – they often go together.

Contextual Examples

Be careful not to burn (damage with fire) the food in the oven.

The fire will burn (be on fire) brightly if you add more wood.

I accidentally burned (damaged with fire) my hand on the hot stove.

Pronunciation & Context