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burn

(b/[@]/rn )

noun (n)

pain that feels hot as if it were on fire(noun.state)

Synonym:
burning

source: wordnet30
a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun(noun.state)

Synonym:
sunburn, suntan, tan

source: wordnet30
an injury caused by exposure to heat or chemicals or radiation(noun.state)

source: wordnet30
a place or area that has been burned (especially on a person's body)(noun.attribute)

Synonym:
burn mark

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damage inflicted by fire(noun.act)

source: wordnet30
A hurt, injury, or effect caused by fire or excessive or intense heat.(noun)

source: webster1913
A small stream.(noun)

source: webster1913

verb (v)

destroy by fire(verb.change)

Example:
They burned the house and his diaries.

Synonym:
burn down, fire

source: wordnet30
shine intensely, as if with heat(verb.weather)

Example:
The candles were burning.

Synonym:
glow

source: wordnet30
undergo combustion(verb.change)

Example:
Maple wood burns well.

Synonym:
combust

source: wordnet30
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort(verb.perception)

Example:
The sun burned his face.

Synonym:
bite, sting

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cause to burn or combust(verb.weather)

Example:
The sun burned off the fog.

source: wordnet30
feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion(verb.emotion)

Example:
She was burning with anger.
He was burning to try out his new skies.

source: wordnet30
cause to undergo combustion(verb.change)

Example:
Burn garbage.
The car burns only Diesel oil.

Synonym:
incinerate

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burn at the stake(verb.social)

Example:
Witches were burned in Salem.

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spend (significant amounts of money)(verb.possession)

Example:
He has money to burn.

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feel hot or painful(verb.perception)

Example:
My eyes are burning.

source: wordnet30
burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent(verb.change)

Synonym:
cauterise, cauterize

source: wordnet30
get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun(verb.body)

Synonym:
sunburn

source: wordnet30
create by duplicating data(verb.creation)

Example:
Burn a CD.

Synonym:
cut

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use up (energy)(verb.consumption)

Example:
Burn off calories through vigorous exercise.

Synonym:
burn off, burn up

source: wordnet30
burn with heat, fire, or radiation(verb.change)

Example:
The iron burnt a hole in my dress.

source: wordnet30
To consume with fire; to reduce to ashes by the action of heat or fire; -- frequently intensified by up: as, to burn up wood.(verb)

source: webster1913
To be of fire; to flame.(verb)

source: webster1913

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