Pronunciation: /ˈbɜrnɪŋ/
noun the process or result of combustion
A1 The burning in my chest is making it hard to breathe.
A2 She put out the burning with a fire extinguisher.
B1 The burning sensation in my muscles after working out is a sign of progress.
B2 The burning of fossil fuels contributes to air pollution and climate change.
C1 The burning desire for success kept him motivated to achieve his goals.
C2 The burning of the effigy symbolized the end of an era.
adjective describing something that is on fire or producing flames
A1 The burning candle lit up the room.
A2 She felt a burning sensation on her skin after touching the hot stove.
B1 The firefighter bravely entered the burning building to rescue the trapped occupants.
B2 The intense heat from the burning sun made it difficult to stay outside for long.
C1 The burning desire for success fueled her determination to achieve her goals.
C2 The artist's passion for his work was evident in the burning intensity of his paintings.
formal The firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the burning building.
informal I can smell something burning in the kitchen.
slang His mixtape is straight fire, it's burning up the charts.
figurative The passion in her eyes was like a burning flame, impossible to ignore.
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