burned
- 01 A2 Elementary
v.the past tense of burn, used when fire or heat has damaged something.
v.the past tense and past participle of 'burn', indicating the action of fire or heat consuming or damaging an object.
Simple“The chef burned the toast because he was talking on the phone.”
In context“The wildfire burned through thousands of acres of dry forest before the seasonal rains finally helped the crews contain the perimeter.”
Antonyms - 02 A2 Elementary
adj.describes something that has been damaged or destroyed by fire or very high heat.
adj.describing an object that has undergone combustion or thermal degradation.
Simple“The burned wood from the campfire was still warm the next morning.”
In context“Investigators examined the burned remains of the warehouse to determine if the structural failure was caused by the heat or the initial impact.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
adj.describes skin that is red and painful from spending too much time in the sun.
adj.referring to skin that has suffered erythema or inflammation due to overexposure to ultraviolet radiation.
Simple“His shoulders were badly burned after a long day at the beach without a shirt.”
In context“The patient presented with severely burned skin on her face and neck, necessitating the application of cooling gels and a strict avoidance of further sunlight.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.feeling very tired or having no energy left because of too much work or stress.
adj.experiencing a state of emotional, physical, or mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress; often used in the phrase 'burned out'.
Simple“She felt completely burned after working sixty hours a week for three months.”
In context“Many healthcare professionals felt burned by the end of the crisis, leading to a significant increase in early retirements across the sector.”
Usage burned hectares