Meaning of burned-out in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /bərnd aʊt/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    burned-out

    Definitions

    1. exhausted as a result of long-time stress

    Examples

    • « she was burned-out before she was 30 »

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  2. 2. inoperative as a result of heat or friction

    Examples

    • « a burned-out picture tube »

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  3. 3. destroyed or badly damaged by fire

    Examples

    • « a row of burned houses »
    • « a charred bit of burnt wood »
    • « barricaded the street with burnt-out cars »

    Synonyms

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