Pronunciation: /bɜːrnt/
verb Burnt can also be the past tense and past participle of the verb 'burn', which means to be on fire or to consume in flames.
A1 The toast burnt in the toaster.
A2 She burnt the cookies in the oven.
B1 The chef burnt the steak on the grill.
B2 The fire burnt down the entire forest.
C1 The wildfire burnt through acres of land.
C2 The arsonist burnt down the historic building.
adjective Burnt is used to describe something that has been charred or scorched by fire.
A1 The toast was burnt and inedible.
A2 She accidentally left the cookies in the oven too long and they came out burnt.
B1 The chef apologized for the burnt steak and offered to make a new one.
B2 The smell of burnt popcorn filled the room after it was left in the microwave for too long.
C1 The house suffered extensive damage from the burnt electrical wiring.
C2 The burnt remains of the old building stood as a reminder of the fire that had ravaged it.
formal The chef accidentally left the bread in the oven too long, resulting in a burnt crust.
informal I burnt my toast this morning because I got distracted by my phone.
slang I hate when my food gets all burnt to a crisp.
figurative His harsh words left a burnt mark on her heart.
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