Burned

/bɜrnd/

Meaning & Definition

verb
Past tense of 'burn'; to have subjected something to fire or intense heat.
The house burned to the ground in the unexpected fire.
To have caused a sensation of heat or pain.
He burned his hand on the stove while cooking.
To have used up or consumed through a process of combustion.
They burned all the old documents to keep their information secure.
adjective
Having been set on fire; charred or scorched.
The burned logs were all that remained of the campfire.
Affected by the scorching of heat or fire.
She wore a hat to protect her burned scalp from the sun.

Etymology

from Old English 'byrnian', of Germanic origin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

burn
To consume fuel with fire.
burning
On fire; consuming with flames.
burnout
Physical or mental collapse caused by overwork.

Slang Meanings

To be caught in a lie or mistake.
He totally burned when his friends exposed the truth.
To insult someone or to make fun of them sharply.
That was a sick burn!