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burn vs flare

flare vs burn

burn and flare both are nouns.

burn and flare both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
burn Yes No Yes No
flare Yes No Yes No
As verbs, flare is a hyponym of burn; that is, flare is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than burn:
  • burn: undergo combustion
  • flare: burn brightly
burn (noun) flare (noun)
damage inflicted by fire (baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield
a place or area that has been burned (especially on a person's body) a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines
pain that feels hot as if it were on fire a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification
an injury caused by exposure to heat or chemicals or radiation a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
a sudden outburst of emotion
a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference
an unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection)
a sudden burst of flame
a shape that spreads outward
reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation
a sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms
burn (verb) flare (verb)
get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun become flared and widen, usually at one end
undergo combustion erupt or intensify suddenly
cause to undergo combustion burn brightly
destroy by fire shine with a sudden light
damage by burning with heat, fire, or radiation
burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent
use up (energy)
create by duplicating data
feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
feel hot or painful
spend (significant amounts of money)
execute by tying to a stake and setting alight
shine intensely, as if with heat
cause to burn or combust
Difference between burn and flare

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