The factory burned coal to produce electricity.
The factory burned coal to produce electricity.
English
burn
bɝn, bɜrn, bɜːn, bɝːn
Meaning: to be hurt, damaged, or destroyed by fire or heat
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | burn |
| 3rd person singular present | burns |
| Present participle | burning |
| Past | burned |
| Will future | will burn |
| Going-to future | going to burn |
| Imperative negative | don't burn / do not burn |
Example sentences
Be careful not to burn the toast.
A warm fire was burning in the fireplace.
A warm fire was burning in the fireplace.
Regular exercise can help increase your metabolic rate and burn more calories.
Regular exercise can help increase your metabolic rate and burn more calories.
I said uh-oh because the cake is burning.
I said uh-oh because the cake is burning.
Usage Notes
Used for damage caused by fire, extreme heat, or sometimes chemicals. In this sentence, it is used transitively.
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