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Definition burn down in American English

burn down phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to destroy a building or something large with fire, or to be destroyed in this way

Example

The entire house burned down in 20 minutes.

Example

There are laws against burning down forests.

Synonyms and related words
burn set light to something burn down
2

if a fire or flame burns down, it becomes smaller and less hot

Example

The fire in the grate gradually burnt down.

Synonyms and related words
burn out burn down go out
Definition burn down in American English