Basic Details
Word: Burnt
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that has been damaged or made black by fire or heat.
Synonyms: Charred, scorched, singed
Antonyms: Unburnt, intact, whole
Idioms and Phrases
- Burnt bridges: To harm relationships so that they cannot be repaired. Example: "After he left the company in a bad way, he had burnt his bridges and couldn't get a reference."
- Burnt out: To become exhausted and unable to continue, often due to work or stress. Example: "She felt burnt out after working long hours with no time to relax."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The toast was burnt, turning it black and making it inedible.
Example 2: The child accidentally touched the burnt pot and quickly pulled away, feeling the heat.
Example 3: After the campfire was over, a few burnt logs were all that remained of the flames.
Fun Fact
The word "burnt" is often considered the British English past tense of "burn," while Americans typically use "burned." This variation shows how English can have different forms in different regions!
Famous Quote
"The greatest tragedies were written by the Greeks and Shakespeare, neither of whom knew the brunt of the weekend." - John Green
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "burnt" mean?
a) Cold and wet
b) Damaged or made black by fire
c) Fresh and new
d) Beautiful and shiny
Answer: b) Damaged or made black by fire
2. Which of these is a synonym of "burnt"?
a) Fresh
b) Charred
c) Soft
d) Wet
Answer: b) Charred
3. Which sentence uses "burnt" correctly?
a) The burnt cake smelled delicious.
b) The burnt flowers were blooming.
c) The burnt paper floated in the air.
d) The burnt tree grew new leaves.
Answer: c) The burnt paper floated in the air.
4. Which idiom means to ruin relationships?
a) Burnt channels
b) Burnt bridges
c) Burnt out
d) Burnt offerings
Answer: b) Burnt bridges
5. What is the opposite of "burnt"?
a) Charred
b) Scorched
c) Unburnt
d) Singed
Answer: c) Unburnt
