burnt
adjective
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Pronunciation: /bɜːnt/ / /bɝnt/ / /bɔːnt/
adj
Etymology: Inherited from Middle English brent, brynt; by surface analysis, burn + t.
- Damaged or injured by fire or heat.
“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.”
- Carbonised.
“The toast was too burnt to eat.”
- Having a sunburn.
- Being darker than standard, especially browner.
noun
Etymology: Inherited from Middle English brent, brynt; by surface analysis, burn + t.
- Char.
“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.”
verb
Etymology: Inherited from Middle English brent, brynt; by surface analysis, burn + t.
- simple past and past participle of burn
“I burnt the toast.”
“The house burnt down.”