burn
UK: bɜːn | US: bɜːrn
vt./vi. 1. To undergo combustion or cause to undergo combustion.
vt./vi. 2. To damage or injure by heat, fire, or radiation.
n. 3. An injury or mark caused by burning.
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The word "burn" originates from Old English byrnan (intransitive) and bærnan (transitive), both meaning "to burn." These derive from Proto-Germanic brinnaną (to burn) and brannijaną (to cause to burn), rooted in the Proto-Indo-European base bʰrenu- (to bubble, boil, burn). The word has retained its core meaning related to fire and heat across centuries, reflecting its ancient Germanic heritage.
The candle will burn for hours.
Be careful not to burn the toast.
She suffered a minor burn while cooking.
The forest fire continued to burn for days.
His skin began to burn under the scorching sun.