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Vocabulary Entry
burnt
|verb • adjective
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verb
Past tense of burn; to have consumed by fire.
Example Sentences
"She burnt the toast this morning."
"He accidentally burnt his fingers on the hot pan."
"The old barn was completely burnt down."
A
adjective
Describing something that has been charred or scorched.
Example Sentences
"The burnt wood gave the fireplace a rustic look."
"He could smell the burnt smell of the rubber."
"They served burnt chicken at the barbecue."