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Meaning of burn away | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To remove or be removed by burning.
    ergative
  2. to remove instantly and forcefully; to evaporate
    broadly, figuratively

Equivalents

Українська випекти випікати

Examples

“The laser burned away the excess body hair.”
“In fact, McChrystal's whole manner was that of someone who's burned away frivolity and distractions from his life.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

burn bread burn coal burn daylight burn down burn in burn in hell

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