1. on fire; producing flames
2. very hot
3. causing a stinging sensation

1. the process of something being on fire
2. a painful sensation caused by heat or chemicals

Examples

• The burning building sent smoke into the sky.
• She touched the burning stove and pulled her hand away quickly.
• The burning sand was too hot to walk on barefoot.
• He felt a burning sensation in his throat after drinking the hot soup.
• She had a burning desire to travel the world.
• The burning of the old documents took several hours.
• The burning in his eyes was caused by the chlorine in the pool.