Definition

burning

adjective
  1. on fire; producing flames
  2. very hot
  3. causing a stinging sensation
noun
  1. the process of something being on fire
  2. a painful sensation caused by heat or chemicals

Examples

  • The burning building sent smoke into the sky.
  • She touched the burning stove and pulled her hand away quickly.
  • The burning sand was too hot to walk on barefoot.
  • He felt a burning sensation in his throat after drinking the hot soup.
  • She had a burning desire to travel the world.
  • The burning of the old documents took several hours.
  • The burning in his eyes was caused by the chlorine in the pool.

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