Burn away
verb
To eliminate or get rid of something by burning.
The fire slowly burned away the dry leaves on the ground
Often appears as...
- burn away fats
- burn away calories
verb
To be consumed or destroyed by fire completely.
The old boat gradually burned away to ashes
Often appears as...
- burn away to ashes
- burn away completely
verb
To use up energy or fuel by burning.
Running every day can help you burn away excess calories
Often appears as...
- burn away calories
- burn away fats
verb
To eliminate or get rid of something by burning.
The fire slowly burned away the dry leaves on the ground
Often appears as...
- burn away fats
- burn away calories
verb
To be consumed or destroyed by fire completely.
The old boat gradually burned away to ashes
Often appears as...
- burn away to ashes
- burn away completely
verb
To use up energy or fuel by burning.
Running every day can help you burn away excess calories
Often appears as...
- burn away calories
- burn away fats
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Elimination
Used when something physical is destroyed by burning, often leaving little to nothing behind.
The laser equipment burned away the skin growth safely.
Pro Tip 2/2Gradual Process
This phrase suggests a gradual, rather than immediate, elimination when burning something.
You'll see the woodpile slowly burn away over the hours.
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