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Vocabulary Entry
burning
|verb • adjective • noun
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V
verb
The act of consuming fuel or material, producing heat and light.
Example Sentences
"The fire began burning brightly as darkness fell."
"They decided to burn the trash instead of taking it to the landfill."
"He watched the candle burning slowly on the table."
A
adjective
Causing a sensation of heat or pain; feeling very warm.
Example Sentences
"She felt a burning sensation in her throat after drinking the hot tea."
"The sun's rays were burning on his skin."
"He had a burning desire to improve his skills."
N
noun
The act of setting something on fire or the state of being consumed by fire.
Example Sentences
"The burning of the old building left behind only ashes."
"The forest suffered extensive burning during the wildfire."
"In her poem, she expresses the burning of passion and heartbreak."