The streetlight flickered before finally burning out.
The streetlight flickered before finally burning out.
English
burn out
bɝn aʊt
Meaning: to become exhausted or ill through overwork
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | burn out |
| 3rd person singular present | burns out |
| Present participle | burning out |
| Past | burned out |
| Will future | will burn out |
| Going-to future | going to burn out |
| Imperative negative | don't burn out / do not burn out |
Example sentences
If you don't take a break soon, you're going to burn out.
If you don't take a break soon, you're going to burn out.
The light bulb in the kitchen burned out.
The light bulb in the kitchen burned out.
Usage Notes
Commonly used for mental or physical exhaustion caused by long-term stress or overworking.
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