Basic Details
Word: Burning
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Producing flames and heat; also can mean very intense or passionate.
Synonyms: Fiery, blazing, scorching
Antonyms: Cold, cool, extinguished
Idioms and Phrases
- Burning the midnight oil: To stay up late working or studying. Example: "She was burning the midnight oil to finish her project before the deadline."
- Burning with desire: To have a very strong wish for something. Example: "He was burning with desire to travel the world after he graduated."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The burning sun made it difficult to play outside for too long.
Example 2: She felt a burning passion for art and spent every free moment painting.
Example 3: After the campfire went out, all that remained were the burning embers.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth was 56.7 degrees Celsius (134 degrees Fahrenheit) in Death Valley, California? That is a scorching temperature that can feel burning to anyone outside!
Famous Quote
"The burning of the heart is the fire of passion; it is the meaning of life." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "burning" mean?
a) Cold and chilly
b) Producing flames and heat
c) Wet and soggy
d) Quiet and peaceful
Answer: b) Producing flames and heat
2. Which of these is a synonym of "burning"?
a) Scorching
b) Freezing
c) Soft
d) Gentle
Answer: a) Scorching
3. What is an antonym of "burning"?
a) Heated
b) Blazing
c) Cold
d) Fiery
Answer: c) Cold
4. Which sentence uses "burning" correctly?
a) The burning cake was delicious.
b) He was burning with excitement when he won the game.
c) The bird was burning in the tree.
d) The burning cloud floated in the sky.
Answer: b) He was burning with excitement when he won the game.
5. Which idiom means staying up late working?
a) Burning the candle at both ends
b) Burning the midnight oil
c) Playing with fire
d) Burning bridges
Answer: b) Burning the midnight oil
