Burn
Noun, Verb
UK
/bɜːn/
US
/bɝːn/
Definition
(v) : To produce flames or be damaged by fire.
(n) : The injury or damage caused by fire or heat.
(n) : The injury or damage caused by fire or heat.
Example
"Don’t burn the paper!"
"The sun can burn your skin if you stay outside too long."
"He felt a burn of anger when he heard about the tragedy of the oppression they suffered.."
Explanation
Burn means to destroy or damage something or be destroyed by fire or heat. When something burns, it produces flames, smoke, or heat. People can also burn food if they cook it too long, or burn their skin in the sun or from touching something hot. The word can be used for feelings too, like “burn with excitement” or “burn with anger”, which means feeling very excited or very angry.