Pronunciation: /bɜːrnt/

Definitions of burnt

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.

Example Sentences

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.

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of burnt in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of burnt

past tense

burnt

plural

burnts

comparative

more burnt

superlative

most burnt

present tense

burn

future tense

will burn

perfect tense

have burnt

continuous tense

is burning

singular

burnt

positive degree

burnt

infinitive

to burn

gerund

burning

participle

burning

Origin and Evolution of burnt

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'burnt' originated from the Old English word 'beornan' which meant 'to be on fire' or 'to set on fire'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'burnt' has evolved to be commonly used to describe something that has been charred or scorched by fire.