How Do You Spell OUTBURN?

Pronunciation: [a͡ʊtbˈɜːn] (IPA)

The word "outburn" is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription /aʊtˈbɜrn/. It is composed of the prefix "out-" which means "to a particular extent or degree", and the verb "burn". The stress falls on the second syllable, marked with an apostrophe before the "b". This stress on the second syllable is essential for accurately pronouncing the word. The "b" is followed by an "e" instead of a "u" because English words of Germanic origin typically use the letter "e" rather than "u" in this position.

OUTBURN Meaning and Definition

  1. Outburn is a verb that refers to the act of exceeding or surpassing the amount or intensity of something, particularly in terms of burning or consuming. It can also describe the action of enduring or enduring a greater degree of burning or heat without adverse effects.

    In the context of fire or flames, to outburn means to burn brighter, longer, or hotter than another flame or fire. It signifies a greater combustion or consumption of fuel, resulting in a more intense or prolonged burning process. This term can be used to compare the size, strength, or duration of flames during a fire incident.

    Outburn can also be used metaphorically to depict the ability to endure or resist adverse conditions, such as high temperatures, intense heat, or extreme situations. It implies surpassing the capacity of others to withstand a particular force or condition without succumbing to damage or negative consequences. For instance, one may say that a highly fire-resistant material outburns other materials when exposed to extreme heat or flames.

    Overall, outburn denotes a situation where burning, consumption, or endurance exceeds those of a comparative subject, emphasizing the magnitude or superior nature of the burning process, resistance, or capacity to withstand.

Common Misspellings for OUTBURN

  • outbun
  • outborn
  • iutburn
  • kutburn
  • lutburn
  • putburn
  • 0utburn
  • 9utburn
  • oytburn
  • ohtburn
  • ojtburn
  • oitburn
  • o8tburn
  • o7tburn
  • ourburn
  • oufburn
  • ougburn
  • ouyburn
  • ou6burn
  • ou5burn

Etymology of OUTBURN

The word "outburn" is derived from the Old English term "ūtbærnan", which is a combination of "ūt" meaning "out" and "bærnan" meaning "to burn". Over time, this Old English term evolved, leading to the formation of the word "outburn" in modern English. It is commonly used to describe the act of burning something completely or consuming at a faster rate than something else.

Conjugate verb Outburn

CONDITIONAL

I would outburn
you would outburn
he/she/it would outburn
we would outburn
they would outburn

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be outburning
you would be outburning
he/she/it would be outburning
we would be outburning
they would be outburning

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have outburn
you would have outburn
he/she/it would have outburn
we would have outburn
they would have outburn

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been outburning
you would have been outburning
he/she/it would have been outburning
we would have been outburning
they would have been outburning

FUTURE

I will outburn
you will outburn
he/she/it will outburn
we will outburn
they will outburn

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be outburning
you will be outburning
he/she/it will be outburning
we will be outburning
they will be outburning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have outburned
you will have outburned
he/she/it will have outburned
we will have outburned
they will have outburned

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been outburning
you will have been outburning
he/she/it will have been outburning
we will have been outburning
they will have been outburning

IMPERATIVE

you outburn
we let´s outburn

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to outburn

PAST

I outburned
you outburned
he/she/it outburned
we outburned
they outburned

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was outburning
you were outburning
he/she/it was outburning
we were outburning
they were outburning

PAST PARTICIPLE

outburned

PAST PERFECT

I had outburned
you had outburned
he/she/it had outburned
we had outburned
they had outburned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been outburning
you had been outburning
he/she/it had been outburning
we had been outburning
they had been outburning

PRESENT

I outburn
you outburn
he/she/it outburns
we outburn
they outburn

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am outburning
you are outburning
he/she/it is outburning
we are outburning
they are outburning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

outburning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have outburned
you have outburned
he/she/it has outburned
we have outburned
they have outburned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been outburning
you have been outburning
he/she/it has been outburning
we have been outburning
they have been outburning

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