Vocabulary Entry

burned

|verb • adjective

verb

Past tense of burn; to have subjected something to fire or heat.

Example Sentences

"He burned the old documents to keep them from being discovered."

"The chef burned the toast while distracted."

"The sun burned her skin after a long day at the beach."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The burned building stood as a reminder of the tragedy."

"He wore a burned shirt after the accidental flare-up."

"The burned remains of the forest will take years to regrow."