Read the dictionary definition of burn. All definitions for this word.
1. damage inflicted by fire
2. a place or area that has been burned (especially on a person's body)
3. an injury caused by exposure to heat or chemicals or radiation
4. a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
5. pain that feels hot as if it were on fire
6. get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun
7. damage by burning with heat, fire, or radiation
1. The iron burnt a hole in my dress
8. burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent
1. The surgeon cauterized the wart
9. undergo combustion
1. Maple wood burns well
10. cause to undergo combustion
1. burn garbage
2. The car burns only Diesel oil
11. destroy by fire
1. They burned the house and his diaries
12. use up (energy)
1. burn off calories through vigorous exercise
13. create by duplicating data
1. cut a disk
2. burn a CD
14. feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion
1. She was burning with anger
2. He was burning to try out his new skies
15. cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
1. The sun burned his face
16. feel hot or painful
1. My eyes are burning
17. spend (significant amounts of money)
1. He has money to burn
18. execute by tying to a stake and setting alight
1. Witches were burned in Salem
19. cause to burn or combust
1. The sun burned off the fog
2. We combust coal and other fossil fuels
20. shine intensely, as if with heat
1. The coals were glowing in the dark
2. The candles were burning