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burning vs flame

flame vs burning

burning and flame both are nouns.

burning is an adjective but flame is not an adjective.

burning is not a verb while flame is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
burning Yes Yes No No
flame Yes No Yes No
As nouns, flame is a hyponym of burning; that is, flame is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than burning:
  • burning: a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
  • flame: the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
Other hyponyms of burning include deflagration, fire, flaming, internal combustion.
burning (noun) flame (noun)
the act of burning something the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
execution by electricity
execution by fire
a form of torture in which cigarettes or cigars or other hot implements are used to burn the victim's skin
a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
pain that feels hot as if it were on fire
burning (adjective) flame (adjective)
of immediate import
burning (verb) flame (verb)
criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium
be in flames or aflame
shine with a sudden light
Difference between burning and flame

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