burns

/bɜrnz/
verb
  1. Third person singular present form of burn: to be on fire or to destroy with fire.
    • He burns the old letters in the fireplace.
    • She burns the candles every evening for relaxation.
    • The sun burns the grass if there is no rain.
  2. Third person singular present form of burn: to injure or damage with heat or fire.
    • The hot iron burns the fabric if left too long.
    • The acid burns the skin on contact.
    • Spicy food burns his tongue if he eats too much.
  3. Third person singular present form of burn: to feel very hot or to be filled with strong emotion.
    • Her heart burns with love for her family.
    • His face burns with embarrassment when he forgets the answer.
    • The patient's skin burns with fever.
noun
  1. Plural of burn: injuries caused by fire, heat, or chemicals.
    • The doctor treated the burns on his arms.
    • She suffered second-degree burns from the hot oil.
    • Sunburns can be painful and dangerous if not treated.
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