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burning Definition and Meaning in English (burning definition)

adjective
Synonyms:blazingfieryardent
Quick Answer • Definition

Burning definition: Producing flame or glowing heat, or being on fire.

Definitions of Burning

  1. 1adjective

    Producing flame or glowing heat, or being on fire.

  2. 2adjective

    Very strong or intense, often referring to an emotion, sensation, or desire.

  3. 3noun

    The process of combustion or being consumed by fire.

Example Sentences

casual

“The burning house illuminated the night sky.”

casual

“She felt a burning desire to achieve her goals.”

formal

“The burning of fossil fuels contributes to air pollution.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveburn
past participleburnt
agent nounburner
adjectiveburnable
adverbburningly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

burning questionidiom

An urgent and important question or issue.

burning the midnight oilidiom

Working late into the night.

have a burning desirecollocation

To strongly want something.

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Burning definition: Producing flame or glowing heat, or being on fire.
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'Burning' translates to 'burning' in English. Burning definition: Producing flame or glowing heat, or being on fire.
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