burn away
The phrase "burn away" describes the process of something being consumed or disappearing due to fire or heat.
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Definition
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(common)To be gradually consumed or destroyed by fire.
Example
- Half the candle had burned away.
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(common)To diminish or disappear as a result of heat.
Example
- The clothing on his back got burned away in the fire.
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(common)To remove or eliminate something through the application of heat.
Example
- The sun burned away the morning fog.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "burn away":
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