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burning
adjective
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Divide burning into syllables:

burn · ing

How to pronounce burning:

Definition of burning:

burning (adjective):
intense
being on fire

Synonyms for burning:

burnarsonlightingkindling

Antonyms for burning:

pleasedjoyfulunlitgleefulhappyextinguished

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