Meaning & Definition of word "Burning"

Burning

/ˈbɜrnɪŋ/

1. The act or process of burning.
- Example: The forest fire resulted in the burning of thousands of acres of land.
2. A sensation of heat, especially in a medical or emotional context.
- Example: The burning in her throat indicated she should drink some water.

1. On fire; producing flames or heat.
- Example: The burning logs in the fireplace created a warm atmosphere.
2. Extremely hot or causing a sensation of heat.
- Example: She felt a burning pain in her chest after eating the spicy food.
3. Intense or passionate.
- Example: He had a burning desire to travel the world and explore new cultures.

●Old English 'byrnan', from Proto-Germanic '*burnōną'.

burning the midnight oil:

Staying up late to work, often to study or complete tasks.

burning desire:

An intense wish or longing.

burning question:

An urgent or pressing issue that needs to be addressed.

burn:

To consume fuel and produce heat and light.

fire:

The combustion of materials leading to flames and heat.

heat:

The quality of being hot, the transfer of thermal energy.

Meaning: Extremely cool or impressive.

● Example Sentence: That new car is burning!

Meaning: A term used to describe something that is very attractive.

● Example Sentence: She is burning hot!