Definitions and Examples of charred, burned
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Burnt or blackened on the surface as a result of exposure to fire or heat.
Example
The steak was so charred that it was no longer edible.
Damaged or destroyed by fire or heat.
Example
The house was completely burned down in the fire.
Key Differences: charred vs burned
- 1Charred describes something that has been burnt or blackened on the surface due to exposure to fire or heat.
- 2Burned describes something that has been damaged or destroyed by fire or heat.
Effective Usage of charred, burned
- 1Cooking: Use charred to describe food that has been cooked over high heat, such as grilled meat or vegetables.
- 2Disaster Response: Use burned to describe the extent of damage caused by a fire or heat-related disaster.
- 3Forensics: Use charred and burned to describe the condition of objects found at a crime scene that have been exposed to fire or heat.
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Remember this!
The antonyms charred and burned describe the state of something that has been exposed to fire or heat. Use charred to describe food that has been cooked over high heat, while burned is used to describe the extent of damage caused by a fire or heat-related disaster. In forensics, these words can be used to describe the condition of objects found at a crime scene that have been exposed to fire or heat.
