Burn ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Burn ( verb )

1. To consume fuel and give off heat, light, and gases.
2. To cause to undergo combustion.
3. To destroy or damage by fire.
4. To change color or texture as a result of heat.

Origin:

Old english bernan; related to old high german brennen, old norse brenna, gothic brinnan.

Examples:

1. The fire burned brightly.
2. The candle burned down.
3. The building burned to the ground.
4. The sun burned his skin.
5. The wood burns easily.

(As a noun)

Burn ( noun )

1. To consume fuel and give off heat, light, and gases.
2. To cause to undergo combustion.
3. To destroy or damage by fire.
4. To change color or texture as a result of heat.

Origin:

Old english bernan; related to old high german brennen, old norse brenna, gothic brinnan.

Examples:

1. The fire burned brightly.
2. The candle burned down.
3. The building burned to the ground.
4. The sun burned his skin.
5. The wood burns easily.