Burning
Pronunciation: /ˈbɜːrn/
Burning (verb)
- to make something catch fire and produce flames.
- to feel pain from something hot touching your skin.
- to use fuel to produce energy or heat.
Examples
- They will burn the old papers in the backyard.
- Farmers often burn the fields after harvest.
Common collocations: burn a candle, burn a letter, burn with pain, burn with embarrassment, burn fuel
Burning (noun)
- a mark or injury on the skin caused by something hot.
- a controlled fire used to clear land or waste.
Examples
- She treated the burn with cold water.
- A burn can be very painful if not treated.