English / word
burning
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
The combustion of flammable materials producing fire, heat, and smoke.
In context
01
Burning garbage exacerbates air pollution.
02
Firefighters rescue people from burning buildings.
Synonyms
combustion,incineration,firing
Antonyms
extinguishing,quenching,smothering
Collocations
burning of waste,fossil fuel burning,controlled burning