Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To consume or be damaged by fire, heat, or chemical reaction.
Burn
/bɜːn/Synonyms:
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Examples:
'It had burned very low, sir.
I write this, and my cheeks are burning.
I do not want you to be burnt by the sun.'
Etymology:
Originating from the Old English beornan, meaning "to be on fire" and related to the Old Norse brenna. Its roots trace back to the Proto-Germanic brenwan.
Usage Statistics:
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