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- See:
- burn
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| definition 1: |
to become extinguished or stop functioning because of excessive friction or heat.
The light bulb burned out.The clutch burned out. |
| definition 2: |
to become extremely tired and no longer interested in doing something.
After years of working long hours at the firm, she simply burned out.- similar words:
- droop, tire
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| definition 3: |
to destroy the interior of (a building or vehicle) by fire.
The bombs burned out the buildings. |
| definition 4: |
to cause (people) to become homeless or to move away by burning their homes.
The forest fire burned many people out of their homes.The invading army burned many of the villagers out. |
| related words: |
blow, weary, wilt |
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