Seared

Pronunciation: /sɪrd/

Definitions of seared

verb to burn or char the surface of something with intense heat

Example Sentences

A1 The chef seared the steak on the grill.

A2 She seared the fish in a hot pan.

B1 The heat seared the edges of the paper.

B2 The intense heat seared the surface of the metal.

C1 The memory of that day is seared into my mind.

C2 The traumatic experience seared her soul forever.

Examples of seared in a Sentence

formal The chef seared the steak to perfection, creating a beautiful crust on the outside.

informal I seared the chicken in the pan for a few minutes before adding the sauce.

slang The fish was seared so well, it was lit!

figurative Her words seared through his heart, leaving a lasting impact.

Grammatical Forms of seared

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

Origin and Evolution of seared

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'seared' originated from the Old English word 'sēarian' which means to scorch or burn.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'seared' has retained its original meaning of scorching or burning, but it has also come to be used metaphorically to describe intense emotional or physical pain.