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Definition of burnt - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
fire damagedamaged or discolored by fire or heat
- The burnt toast was completely inedible..
2.
foodUK overcooked to the point of charringUK
- The toast was burnt and inedible.
3.
sunburnhaving skin reddened by the sun
- He came back from the beach burnt.
Expressions with burnt
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damaged relationships beyond repair
After the argument, they had burnt bridges and couldn't reconcile.
suffer unpleasant results from an action
He got his fingers burnt after investing in the risky venture.
past negative experiences make people cautious
She refused to invest in stocks after losing money. A burnt child dreads the fire.
damaged by fire and unusable
The burnt-out car was abandoned on the road.
dark shade of orange color
The walls were painted in burnt orange.
extremely burned until almost black and very dry
The toast was burnt to a cinder and inedible.
dessert of custard topped with caramelized sugar
She ordered burnt cream for dessert at the French restaurant..
sweet with an almond in burnt sugar
She offered me a burnt almond from the candy dish.
flavorful pieces of meat from smoked brisket
We ordered a plate of burnt ends at the barbecue joint.
overcooked food humorously referred to as a sacrifice
The toast was a burnt offering after being left too long.
deep brown color used in art
The artist chose burnt umber for the shadows.
reddish-brown pigment or color made by roasting sienna
The artist used burnt sienna for the tree trunks.
white crystalline oxide used in making calcium hydroxide
Burnt lime is essential in producing calcium hydroxide.
once hurt, people become cautious
She avoids relationships after her last breakup. The burnt child fears the fire.
Origin of burnt
Old English, beornan (to burn)
Terms with burnt included in their meaning
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burning
become burnt and reduced to ash
ingredient
burnt sugar used for coloring and flavoring
art
draw using burnt wood sticks
ember
small piece of burning or burnt coal or wood
candle
the burnt part of a candle wick
cooking burning
in a way that makes something very dry or burnt
ceramics
residue from burnt bones used in making bone china
waste material
heavy burnt waste that collects at the base of a furnace or incinerator
appearance
having a slightly burnt surface
fire
burnt or scorched by heat
cosmetics
blackened using burnt cork
fire
burnt to death in a fire
ash
water-soluble ash from burnt plant material
automotive
burnt or unburnt matter escaping past piston rings
cooking
having a slightly burnt or charred surface
appearance
blackened or burnt like charcoal
traditions
paper burnt as an offering in Chinese rituals
burning
pit where lime is burnt
confectionery
sweet with an almond in burnt sugar
biblical
animal sacrifice burnt on an altar for atonement
colors
dark brown color resembling the color of burnt almonds
Examples of burnt in a sentence
The chef threw away the burnt cookies. The cookies were burnt and tasted bitter. The edges of the pizza were burnt and crispy. Her shoulders were burnt after the long hike. The burnt skin on his nose was peeling.
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- French:brûlé, cuit, ...
- German:verbrannt, verkohlt, ...
- Italian:bruciato, scottato, ...
- Spanish:carbonizado, chamuscado, ...
- Portuguese:queimado, tostado, ...
- Chinese:烧焦的, 焦黑的, ...
- Japanese:焦げた, 焼きすぎた, ...
- Arabic:مُحْتَرِق, مَحْروق, ...
- Hebrew:שָׂרוּף, שָׁזוּף, ...
- Russian:обгоревший, обугленный, ...
- Ukrainian:спалений, перегорілий, ...
- Hindi:जला हुआ, करारा जला, ...
Definition of burn - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
light sourceintr. emit light or heatintr.
- The lamp burned brightly in the dark room..
2.
destructiontr./intr. consume by fire or flamestr./intr.
- The logs burn brightly in the fireplace.
3.
injurytr./intr. injure with heat or chemicalstr./intr.
- She burned her hand on the stove.
4.
cookingtr./intr. overheat to the point of being unusabletr./intr.
- The engine burned out after the long drive.
5.
emotionintr. feel hot due to embarrassmentintr.
- His face burned with shame.
6.
- He burned his friend by revealing the secret.
7.
technologytr. Dated write data to a storage mediumtr. Dated
- I need to burn these files onto a CD.
Noun
1.
medicalinjury caused by heat or chemicals
- He suffered a burn from the hot stove.
2.
fireact of burning something with fire
- The burn of the old papers was quick.
3.
technologyDated writing data to a storage mediumDated
- The burn of the CD took a few minutes.
4.
emotionintense non-physical sting from shame or insult
- His comment was a real burn.
5.
watercourseUK small stream or brookUK
- We crossed a burn on our hike.
6.
landTECH. UK controlled fire to clear scrubTECH. UK
- The forest service conducted a burn to prevent wildfires.
7.
aerospaceTECH. firing of spacecraft's rocketsTECH.
- The burn adjusted the satellite's orbit.
Images of burn
small stream or brook
Expressions with burn
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be completely consumed by fire
The house began to burn down after the lightning strike.
use energy, especially through exercise
He goes for a run to burn off the extra calories..
catch fire and burn until destroyed
The paper will burn up if you light it.
destroy relationships or connections permanently
He didn't want to burn bridges with his former employer.
use up physical energy through activity
Children need to burn off energy by playing outside.
tire due to overwork
She will burn out if she doesn't rest.
do something that makes going back impossible
Don't burn your bridges by insulting the team before you resign.
lots of energy to use
After a good night's sleep, she had energy to burn.
experience muscle burning during intense exercise
Push harder and feel the burn in your legs!
facing difficulty or discomfort in a task
He was feeling the burn during the final exam.
having much more money than needed for living
He has money to burn after his big promotion.
slowly developing anger or annoyance
He did a slow burn as he realized he had been cheated..
severely criticize or punish publicly
The media burned the politician at the stake for his actions.
disposable phone used for anonymity and privacy
He used a burn phone to make the secret call.
eliminate any possibility of going back
They burned the boats by selling their house and moving abroad.
feel intense embarrassment or humiliation
She burned with shame after forgetting her lines.
commit to a course of action
If you burn your boats now, there’s no easy return to your old job.
cause money to be spent quickly
The cash seemed to burn a hole in his pocket.
spend the afterlife suffering in hell
They believed the traitor would burn in hell.
suffer consequences from a mistake or risk
He burned his finger investing in that company.
suffer unpleasant results of an action
He burned his fingers by investing in the risky venture.
become very tired from overwork
She will burn herself out if she doesn't take a break soon.
accelerate rapidly leaving tire marks on the road
The sports car burned rubber as it sped away.
do too much work and get very tired
She often burns the candle at both ends.
Origin of burn
Old English, byrnan (to burn)
Examples of burn in a sentence
The fire burned intensely, warming the entire room. The campfire will burn all night long. Leaves burn quickly in the autumn breeze. He burned his arm while cooking. The chemical spill burned her skin. The toast will burn if left too long in the toaster.
Be careful not to burn the sauce while cooking. She could feel her cheeks burn as everyone stared. His ears burned when he realized his mistake. She burned her colleague by taking all the credit. They burned him by excluding him from the meeting. She plans to burn the video onto a DVD. He will burn the presentation to a USB drive. She treated the burn with aloe vera gel. The burn required immediate medical attention. The burn left a charred mark on the table. A controlled burn helps prevent wildfires. The burn of the DVD was unsuccessful due to an error. He monitored the burn of the data onto the disk. Her sarcastic remark was a burn to him. The joke left a burn that lingered. The burn flowed gently through the meadow. Children played by the burn all afternoon. Rangers planned a burn for the dry grassland. The prescribed burn cleared brush near the road. The spacecraft's burn lasted for two minutes. A successful burn is crucial for the mission.
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- French:brûler, brûlure, ...
- German:brennen, Verbrennung, ...
- Italian:ardere, ustione, ...
- Spanish:arder, quemadura, ...
- Portuguese:arder, queimadura, ...
- Chinese:燃烧, 烫伤, ...
- Japanese:燃える, やけど, ...
- Arabic:اِشْتَعَل, حَرْق, ...
- Hebrew:לִבְעוֹר, כְּווִיָּה, ...
- Russian:пылать, ожог, ...
- Ukrainian:горіти, опік, ...
- Hindi:जलना, जलन, ...
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