What does burning mean?
Burning means present participle and gerund of burn.
Burning
/ˈbɝnɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of burn.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of burn
- So hot as to seem to burn (something).
- Feeling very hot.
- Feeling great passion.
- Consuming; intense; inflaming; exciting; vehement; powerful.
- Being keenly discussed.
- On fire.
- The act by which something burns or is burned.
Example Sentences
the burning sun
The desert storm was riding in its strength; the travellers lay beneath the mastery of the fell simoom. Whirling wreaths and columns of burning wind, rushed around and over them.
Hot summer streets and the pavements are burning, I sit around / Trying to smile, but the air is so heavy and dry
burning skin
her burning heart
burning zeal
a burning passion
like a young hound upon a burning scent
Synonyms for burning
Antonyms for burning
Related Words
Word Forms
- more burning
- most burning
- burnings
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for burning?
Common synonyms include ardent, live, torrid, fervid.
What is the opposite of burning?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use burning in a sentence?
the burning sun
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