Looking for the meaning of the word SEARS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SEARS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Sear
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English sēar (adjective), sēarian (verb), of Germanic origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
sɪə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
burn or scorch the surface of (something) with a sudden, intense heat
Short Definition:burn or scorch surface of something with sudden
Examples:- the water got so hot that it seared our lips
- a sharp pang of disappointment seared her
Definition:
(of pain) be experienced as a sudden, burning sensation
Short Definition:be experienced as sudden, burning sensation
Examples:- a crushing pain seared through his chest
Definition:
cause to wither
Short Definition:cause to wither
Examples:- when summer sears the plains
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