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to burn off
[phrase form: burn]
01
to use a flame to remove something
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
off
Base verb
burn
Present tense
burn off
3rd person singular
burns off
Present participle
burning off
Past simple
burnt off
Past participle
burnt off
Examples
The gardener had to burn off the old leaves to make room for new growth.
02
to consume energy by doing physical activity
Examples
Swimming is a full-body exercise that can help burn off calories efficiently.
