burn
burn
be on fire
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burn with Russian translation
burn usage examples
Сухое поле может гореть несколько дней.
The dry field may burn for days.
Упавшие линии электропередач могут привести к тому, что деревья будут гореть рядом.
Fallen power lines can burn nearby trees.
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burn belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
burn synonyms
What's the difference between burn / catch fire / light / ignite / set on fire / flare up
General verb for being on fire or destroying by fire; either state or action.
The wood will burn if it gets dry.
Древесина будет гореть, если она высохнет.
To begin to burn, often suddenly or accidentally; focuses on the start of burning.
The curtains caught fire from the candle.
Шторы загорелись от свечи.
To start a fire or make something start burning (e.g. light a match or candle).
She lit the campfire before it got dark.
Она разжгла костёр до темноты.
A formal or technical term meaning to cause combustion or to start burning.
The vapour can ignite if it meets a spark.
Пар может воспламениться, если встретит искру.
Implies deliberately causing something to catch fire (often intentional).
He was accused of setting the warehouse on fire.
Его обвинили в поджоге склада.
A sudden increase in intensity of a fire or a re-ignition; also used figuratively for sudden flare of emotion/illness.
The flames flared up again when the wind changed.
Пламя снова вспыхнуло, когда поменялся ветер.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce burn and what this word means
burn translation: гореть. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce burn
/tə ˈbɜːn/
burn translation
гореть
burn examples
The dry field may burn for days.
burn transcription
/tə ˈbɜːn/, /tu ˈbɝn/
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Questions about this word
burn meaning: what does it mean?
be on fire
burn pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
burn is pronounced as /tə ˈbɜːn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
burn definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The dry field may burn for days. Translation: Сухое поле может гореть несколько дней.
Is burn part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, burn (гореть) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is burn part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, burn (гореть) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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