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burned

v. · adj.
US //ˈbɝnd// UK //bˈɜːnd// burned
  1. 1 damaged by fire (v.)
    A2 Elementary

    the past tense of burn, used when fire or heat has damaged something.

    the past tense and past participle of 'burn', indicating the action of fire or heat consuming or damaging an object.

    Example

    The chef burned the toast because he was talking on the phone.

    Example

    The wildfire burned through thousands of acres of dry forest before the seasonal rains finally helped the crews contain the perimeter.

  2. 2 destroyed by heat (adj.)
    A2 Elementary

    describes something that has been damaged or destroyed by fire or very high heat.

    describing an object that has undergone combustion or thermal degradation.

    Example

    The burned wood from the campfire was still warm the next morning.

    Example

    Investigators examined the burned remains of the warehouse to determine if the structural failure was caused by the heat or the initial impact.

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  1. 3 sunburned (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate Medicine

    describes skin that is red and painful from spending too much time in the sun.

    referring to skin that has suffered erythema or inflammation due to overexposure to ultraviolet radiation.

    Example

    His shoulders were badly burned after a long day at the beach without a shirt.

    Example

    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.

  2. 4 emotionally exhausted (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Informal

    feeling very tired or having no energy left because of too much work or stress.

    experiencing a state of emotional, physical, or mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress; often used in the phrase 'burned out'.

    Example

    She felt completely burned after working sixty hours a week for three months.

    Example

    Many healthcare professionals felt burned by the end of the crisis, leading to a significant increase in early retirements across the sector.

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