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   Burn

   /bərn/

   

   verb

   • 1. (of a fire) produce flames and heat while consuming a material such as coal or wood: "a fire burned and crackled cheerfully in the grate" Similar be on firebe alightbe ablazeblazego upgo up in smokebe in flamesbe aflamesmolderglowflareflashflickerliterary:be afirearchaic:be ardent
   • ▪ be in flames: "by nightfall, the whole city was burning"
   • ▪ (of a candle or other source of light) be alight: "a light was burning in the hall"
   • ▪ use (a type of fuel) as a source of heat or energy: "the diesel engine was converted to burn natural gas"
   • ▪ (of a person) convert (calories) to energy: "exercise does help to burn calories"
   • 2. destroy, damage, or injure by heat or fire: "he burned all the letters" Similar set fire toset on fireset alightset light tolightset burningignitetouch offput a match tokindleincineratereduce to ashesdestroy by fireinformal:torcharchaic:fireinflame
   • ▪ be damaged, injured, or destroyed by heat or fire: "he watched his restaurant burn to the ground" Similar scorchsingesearcharblackendiscolorbrandscaldtechnical:cauterizecalcinerare:torrefy
   • ▪ (of a person or a part of the body) become red and painful through exposure to the sun: "my skin tans easily but sometimes burns"
   • ▪ feel hot or sore, typically as a result of illness or injury: "her forehead was burning and her throat ached" Similar smartstingtingleprickpricklebe irritatedbe sorehurtbe painfulthrobache
   • 3. produce (a compact disc or DVD) by copying from an original or master copy.
   • 4. drive or move very fast: informal "he burned past us like a maniac"
   • 5. insult (someone) in a particularly cutting way: informal "Mark burns him by saying he hasn't even heard of the guy's agency"

   noun

   • 1. an injury caused by exposure to heat or flame: "he was treated in the hospital for burns to his hands"
   • ▪ a mark left on something as a result of being burned: "the carpet was covered with cigarette burns"
   • ▪ a feeling of heat and discomfort on the skin caused by friction, typically by a rope or razor: "a smooth shave without razor burn"
   • ▪ a hot, painful sensation in the muscles experienced as a result of sustained vigorous exercise: "work up a burn"
   • ▪ a particularly cutting insult: informal "he's been on the receiving end of his fair share of sick burns"
   • 2. consumption of a type of fuel as an energy source: "natural gas produces the cleanest burn of the lot"
   • ▪ a firing of a rocket engine in flight.
   • 3. an act of clearing of vegetation by burning. North American, Australian, New Zealand
   • ▪ an area of land cleared by burning.

   Word Origin Old Englishbirnan ‘be on fire’ and bærnan ‘consume by fire’, both from the same Germanic base; related to German brennen.

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2. www.webmd.com › first-aid › types-degrees-burnsWhat Are the Types and Degrees of Burns? - WebMD

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   May 13, 2023 · 3 min read. Some burns are minor injuries you can treat at home. Others cause lasting damage to your skin, muscles, and bones and require long-term medical care. The type of burn you have...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › burnBURN Synonyms: 288 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Definition of burn. 1. as in to glow. to be on fire especially brightly all evening long we just sat there, contentedly watching the Yule log burn. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. glow. flame. blaze. fire. combust. flicker. smolder. shine. ignite. gleam. melt.

4. www.psychologytoday.com › us › basicsBurnout | Psychology Today

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   Workaholic. Reviewed by Psychology Today Staff. Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged or repeated stress....

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBURN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   May 7, 2024 · 1. verb. If there is a fire or a flame somewhere, you say that there is a fire or flame burning there. Fires were burning out of control in the center of the city. [VERB] There was a fire burning in the large fireplace. [VERB] The furnace has a design that allows the flame to burn at a lower temperature. [VERB] 2. verb.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › burnoutBurnout Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : the cessation of operation usually of a jet or rocket engine. also : the point at which burnout occurs. 2. a. : exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation usually as a result of prolonged stress or frustration. b. : a person suffering from burnout. 3. : a person showing the effects of drug abuse. burn out. 2 of 2. verb.

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   This is not a one person job.”. Set boundaries. “Respect the young person’s voice and choice but remember you are the parent. Make the boundaries as just as possible. You have authority and ...

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   May 7, 2024 · The C.I.A. director, William J. Burns, was consulted on the changes, the officials say. The proposal uses the term “sustainable calm,” wording that Israel had earlier agreed earlier to, but ...