Definitions

1. verb

past tense of burn, to be destroyed by fire or intense heat.

“The forest was burnt to the ground during the wildfire.”

2. verb

to become or make something discolored or damaged by heat, often in a cooking process.

“She burnt the toast while making breakfast.”

3. adjective

having been burned or damaged by fire or heat.

“The burnt offering was placed at the altar.”

4. noun

something that is burned or damaged by fire.

“The burnt remains of the building were still smoldering.”

5. noun

a thing that is offered as a sacrifice or made in honor of a deity.

“The burnt offering was a crucial part of their ancient ritual.”