English · Common Verbs
burns
/bɜːrnz/
[/bɜːrnz/]
third-person singular of burn
Beginnerverb
Definition
Third-person singular present of 'burn': used when he, she, or it is on fire or damaged by heat.
Example
The candle burns slowly through the night and fills the room with a warm glow.
The candle burns slowly through the night and fills the room with a warm glow.
Etymology
From Old English 'beornan', with the '-s' ending marking third-person singular agreement.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with singular subjects like he, she, it, or a single noun in the present tense.