She stared at the burning embers for a long time. a burning hatred of corruption The medicine produced a burning sensation on my tongue. Symptoms include itchy, burning eyes.
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of burning was before the 12th century