Definitions and Examples of burnt, charred, scorched
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Damaged or altered by exposure to fire or heat.
Example
The toast was burnt and had to be thrown away.
Partially or completely burned, resulting in a blackened or carbonized appearance.
Example
The wood was charred after the forest fire.
Burned or discolored by exposure to heat or flames.
Example
The grass was scorched by the sun and looked brown and dry.
Key Differences: burnt vs charred vs scorched
- 1Burnt refers to something that has been damaged or altered by fire or heat.
- 2Charred describes something that has been partially or completely burned, resulting in a blackened or carbonized appearance.
- 3Scorched describes something that has been burned or discolored by exposure to heat or flames.
Effective Usage of burnt, charred, scorched
- 1Cooking: Use these antonyms to describe food that has been overcooked or burned.
- 2Disaster: Use these antonyms to describe the aftermath of a fire or natural disaster.
- 3Nature: Use these antonyms to describe the effects of heat and fire on natural landscapes.
Remember this!
The antonyms of unburnt describe objects or materials that have been exposed to fire and heat. Burnt refers to damage or alteration, charred describes a blackened appearance, and scorched refers to discoloration or burning. These antonyms can be used in various contexts, such as cooking, disaster, and nature.