burn
verb (used without object)
to undergo rapid combustion or consume fuel in such a way as to give off heat, gases, and, usually, light; be on fire.
have burnt
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present perfectof burn.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The fire is believed to have burnt down homes, agricultural facilities and farm animals, but the toll is unclear as the fire is ongoing, local official Maria Lioni said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
About 98,000 hectares have burnt across the country since the start of the year.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
"A total of 80 homes have burnt, around 50 of which have been completely destroyed," he said, adding that there had been no casualties reported so far.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Inevitably, Shelton says the band are going to end up making music that nobody enjoys, because they’ll have burnt out all of our receptors to the things that people like about us.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2025
Yet he cannot shake off the sense of horror and disgust which fifteen years of ignoble compliance or silent suffering have burnt into his soul.
From Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius by Samuel Dill
