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Grade 4
(burn-ing) 2 syllables

Definition

adjective. producing flames or heat.

Example Sentence

It smells like dinner is burning.

More Example Sentences

She saw the burning candle on the table.

Synonyms

fiery; blazing; hot

Antonyms

freezing; cold; cool

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Rhymes

  • berning
  • burning
  • churning
  • durning
  • earning
  • learning
  • spurning
  • turning
  • werning
  • yearning

  • adjourning
  • concerning
  • discerning
  • returning
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