Meaning & Definition of word "Burned"

Burned

/bɜrnd/

1. Past tense of 'burn'; to have subjected something to fire or intense heat.
- Example: The house burned to the ground in the unexpected fire.
2. To have caused a sensation of heat or pain.
- Example: He burned his hand on the stove while cooking.
3. To have used up or consumed through a process of combustion.
- Example: They burned all the old documents to keep their information secure.

1. Having been set on fire; charred or scorched.
- Example: The burned logs were all that remained of the campfire.
2. Affected by the scorching of heat or fire.
- Example: She wore a hat to protect her burned scalp from the sun.

from Old English 'byrnian', of Germanic origin.

burned out:

To be exhausted or to lose interest.

burned bridges:

To damage a relationship beyond repair.

burning the midnight oil:

To work late into the night.

burn:

To consume fuel with fire.

burning:

On fire; consuming with flames.

burnout:

Physical or mental collapse caused by overwork.

Meaning: To be caught in a lie or mistake.

Example Sentence: He totally burned when his friends exposed the truth.

Meaning: To insult someone or to make fun of them sharply.

Example Sentence: That was a sick burn!