outburn

verb

intransitive verb

: to burn out : become consumed in burning

transitive verb

1
[out- + burn]
2
: to outdo in burning : burn longer than
stars that have outburned the sun
3
: to dissipate by burning
the sun outburns the fog

Word History

Etymology

out entry 1 + burn

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“Outburn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outburn. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.

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