burn · v
burn (COPY)
B2 to copy music, information or images onto a CD
Dictionary examples:
He's burned all his favorite music onto a CD. (57.0)
burn (PRODUCE ENERGY)
B2 to use fuel to produce energy
Dictionary examples:
A car this size burns a lot of gas. (24.8)
Exercise helps me burn fat and build muscle. (68.0)
burn the midnight oil
C2 to work late into the night
Dictionary examples:
I had to burn the midnight oil to get the essay finished. (34.6)
burn (DESTROY)
B1 to (cause something to) be damaged or destroyed by fire or extreme heat
Dictionary examples:
My brother burned his homework, but the teacher didn't believe his 'dog ate it' excuse. (0.0)
My friend accidentally burned his eyebrows while trying to light a birthday cake. (0.0)
The chef burned the toast so badly, it could be used as charcoal for drawing. (0.0)
She burned his old letters. (14.6)
The factory burned to the ground. (23.7)
I accidentally burned my blouse while ironing it. (54.9)
burn (HURT BODY)
B1 to hurt a part of the body with fire or heat
Dictionary examples:
I burned my tongue on hot pizza. Now I can't taste ice cream! (0.0)
She burned her lips kissing a steaming hot cup of coffee. Love hurts! (0.0)
He burned his bottom sitting on a hot car hood. That's a spicy seat! (0.0)
I burned my hand on the iron. (22.7)
burn (PRODUCE FLAMES)
B1 to be on fire, or to produce flames
Dictionary examples:
My attempt to cook dinner burned so badly, even the smoke alarm ran away! (0.0)
My attempt to barbecue burned so badly, the neighbors called the fire department! (0.0)
The candles on my birthday cake burned so hot, they melted the ice cream! (0.0)
The wood was wet and would not burn. (18.2)
A fire was burning brightly in the fireplace. (63.2)
burn (COOK TOO LONG)
B1 If you burn something that you are cooking, you cook it too much and if something you are cooking burns, it cooks too much.
Dictionary examples:
I burned the toast so badly, even the birds refused to eat it! (0.0)
I burned the soup. Don't ask me how, I'm just that talented! (0.0)
My dad's specialty is burned eggs. He calls it 'charcoal breakfast'! (0.0)
Check the pizza - I think it's burning! (16.7)