to overburn
- verb
- /ˌoʊvərˈbɜrn/
:
quemar en exceso
- Be careful not to overburn the cake or it will taste bitter.
Examples
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If you overburn the wood, it will turn to ash quickly.
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When using a torch, avoid overburning the surface, as it can lead to irreversible damage.
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The artist accidentally overburned the edges of the photograph during the developing process.
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Don't overburn the cake!
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He overburned the toast this morning.
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If you overburn the cake, it will be dry and taste unpleasant.
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Be cautious while cooking; if you overburn the meat, it can become tough and inedible.
Synonyms
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1.0
To be on fire or damage something with heat
121
3.0
To destroy a building or object completely by fire
76
6.1
To burn something quickly with very strong heat until it turns brown or black
66
4.0
To make something start burning
31
4.8
To burn something completely so it is destroyed
27
3.7
To be completely destroyed by fire
17
1.0
To burn something to destroy it
8
7.4
To burn until it turns to ash
8
7.4
To catch fire or make something burn
5
4.8
To make something start burning
2
4.1
Make something start to burn
1
5.7
To make something start burning, for example paper or dry grass
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Etymology
Overburn combines over- ('too much') and burn ('to burn'). So to overburn something is to burn it too much — for example, wood or a cake can be ruined or turned to ash when it is overburned.