burning
/ˈbɜrnɪŋ/
noun
- The act or process of being on fire or destroyed by fire.
- The burning of leaves is banned in many cities.
- Burning of fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide.
- The burning of the forest took days to control.
- A painful sensation caused by heat, friction, or irritation.
- The ointment helped soothe the burning from the sunburn.
- She complained of a burning in her throat from the spicy food.
- He felt a burning in his muscles after the long run.
adjective
- On fire; being destroyed or damaged by fire.
- Firefighters rushed to put out the burning car.
- The burning building sent thick smoke into the sky.
- She could smell burning wood from the campfire.
- Very hot; producing a strong feeling of heat.
- The desert sun was burning on his skin.
- He touched the hot pan and felt a burning sensation.
- The burning pavement made it hard to walk barefoot.
- Feeling very strong emotion, especially anger or desire.
- The team had a burning passion to win the championship.
- He felt a burning anger at the unfair decision.
- She had a burning desire to become a doctor.
- Very important or urgent.
- Finding clean water is a burning need in many communities.
- The students discussed the burning question of school safety.
- Climate change is a burning issue for our generation.
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