burn
word
Definition
To be damaged or destroyed by fire or heat, or to damage something in this way. It can also mean to hurt because of strong heat, chemicals, or even strong emotion.
Usage & Nuances
Common both intransitively ('The toast burned') and transitively ('I burned the toast'). Frequent collocations: 'burn calories', 'burn wood', 'burn your hand', 'burn down' (a building is destroyed by fire), and 'burn out' (become exhausted or stop working). 'Burn' can also describe a stinging feeling: 'My eyes are burning.'
Example Sentences
Be careful—the pan is hot and can burn you.
basic
Don't leave the bread too long, or it will burn.
basic
Dry wood burns quickly.
basic
I burned my tongue on the soup, so I can't really taste anything now.
natural
We were so busy talking that we burned dinner.
natural
After working all weekend, I felt completely burned out on Monday.
natural