Sear

Pronunciation: /sɪr/

Definitions of sear

verb to burn or scorch the surface of something with a sudden, intense heat

Example Sentences

A1 I sear the steak on the hot pan.

A2 She seared her initials into the tree trunk.

B1 The intense heat seared the metal, leaving a mark.

B2 The painful memory seared into his mind and haunted him for years.

C1 The artist's passion sears through every brushstroke, creating powerful and emotional pieces.

C2 The tragic event seared a hole in the fabric of society, forever changing the course of history.

Examples of sear in a Sentence

formal The chef used a blowtorch to sear the surface of the steak.

informal I love how the grill sears the meat, it adds so much flavor.

slang Let's sear this burger on high heat for a nice charred crust.

figurative The traumatic experience seared a lasting memory in her mind.

Grammatical Forms of sear

• past tense: seared
• plural: sears
• comparative: more seared
• superlative: most seared
• present tense: sear
• future tense: will sear
• perfect tense: have seared
• continuous tense: is searing
• singular: sear
• positive degree: sear
• infinitive: sear
• gerund: searing
• participle: seared

Origin and Evolution of sear

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sear' originated from Middle English 'seren' which came from Old English 'sēarian' meaning to dry up or wither.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sear' has evolved to also mean to burn or scorch, in addition to its original meaning of drying up or withering.