Basic Details
Word: Burned
Part of Speech: Verb (past tense of "burn")
Meaning: To have damaged something by fire or heat, or to feel pain from heat.
Synonyms: Scorched, singed, charred
Antonyms: Cooled, preserved
Idioms and Phrases
- Burning the midnight oil: Studying or working late into the night. Example: "She was burning the midnight oil to finish her project before the deadline."
- Burn bridges: To destroy a relationship so that it cannot be repaired. Example: "He didnt want to burn bridges with his former colleagues after leaving the job."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The toast was burned because I forgot to check it in the oven.
Example 2: After the campfire, we saw some wood that had been burned to black ash.
Example 3: She burned her hand on the hot stove while cooking dinner.
Fun Fact
Did you know that in ancient times, fire was crucial for survival? People used it not just for cooking, but also to stay warm and protect themselves from wild animals!
Famous Quote
"What burns in a fire leaves one with lessons, not just ash." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "burned" mean?
a) To freeze something
b) To damage by fire
c) To wash something
d) To paint something
Answer: b) To damage by fire
2. Which of these is a synonym of "burned"?
a) Cooled
b) Scorched
c) Painted
c) Filled
Answer: b) Scorched
3. Which of these is an antonym of "burned"?
a) Singed
b) Heated
c) Preserved
d) Fired
Answer: c) Preserved
4. Which sentence uses "burned" correctly?
a) She burned the flowers by watering them too much.
b) The chef burned the soup while preparing dinner.
c) He burned the paper by handing it to a friend.
d) The dog burned on the soft bed.
Answer: b) The chef burned the soup while preparing dinner.
5. Which idiom relates to working hard and staying up late?
a) Burning bridges
b) Burning the midnight oil
c) Burn out
d) Burn rubber
Answer: b) Burning the midnight oil
