Burning
/ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
Definitions
3 meaningsBeing consumed by fire.
/ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
On fire; ablaze.
The burning house filled the night sky with flames.
💡 Simply: Something is on fire.
More Examples
He felt a burning sensation in his throat.
How It's Used
"The building was burning fiercely."
Characterized by intense feeling or passion.
/ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
Intense or passionate.
He felt a burning passion for justice.
💡 Simply: Feeling very strongly about something.
More Examples
She delivered a burning speech against injustice.
How It's Used
"She had a burning desire to succeed."
The process of something being consumed by fire.
/ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
The action of burning.
The candle is burning brightly.
💡 Simply: Something is on fire and being consumed.
More Examples
He was burning leaves in the garden.
How It's Used
"The wood is burning in the fireplace."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
burning question
A very important or urgent question.
"The burning question is, what do we do next?"
From Old English *burnan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch branden and German brennen.
The word 'burning' has been used to describe both literal fire and intense emotions since Old English.
Memory tip
Think of something literally on fire.
Word Origin
"To consume by fire"