Burnt Meaning
/bɜːnt/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbsimple past and past participle of burn
adjDamaged or injured by fire or heat.
Sentence Examples
You burnt a hole in my coat with your cigarette.
The fish is burnt black.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The toast was completely ____ and tasted bitter.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ toast smelled bad and was too hard for me to eat today.
Word Origin & History
Inherited from Middle English brent, brynt; by surface analysis, burn + t.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The burnt and bleeding man staggered to his feet, dazed and unbelieving, and asked the startled townspeople who came running whether his fireman and guard were safe. He was kept away from the smouldering crater where his engine had been, and taken to hospital."
— 2022 January 12, Benedict le Vay, “The heroes of Soham...”, in RAIL, number 948, page 43:
"You might also try 5star PBX organic cleaner. This stuff is amazing. Found at your local beer and wine brewers supply store, this stuff will clean the "burnt" off the bottom of your pans."
— 2003 December 1, Darrell, “Toilet Bowl Stains”, in alt.home.repair (Usenet):
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The toast was completely ____ and tasted bitter.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ toast smelled bad and was too hard for me to eat today.