scorched

Meanings

• Verb

  1. To burn something completely and severely.

  - "The forest was scorched by the wildfire."
  - "The sun scorched the earth, leaving no trace of life."

• Adjective

  2. A state or condition of being severely affected or damaged.

  - "The land was scorched by the drought."
  - "The scorched earth offered no shelter to the survivors."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scorched
dorked , perked , worked

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Variants

List of all variants of scorched that leads to same result
scorched , scorch , scorches , scorching , scorchingly , scorched-earth

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'scorian', meaning 'to burn'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'scorched earth' was first used in military strategy during the Thirty Years' War in Europe.

2. Scorched earth is not only a military strategy but can also refer to the environmental impact of deforestation and industrialization.

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Related Concepts

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1. Burning: The process of combustion resulting in the production of heat and light, typically by consuming a fuel.

2. Charring: A process of cooking food over high heat, resulting in a blackened and crispy exterior.

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Culture

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In literature, 'scorched earth' is a military strategy where all resources are destroyed to prevent their use by the enemy. In art, the term 'scorched earth' can refer to a painting technique where the canvas is burnt to create textures and colors.

How to Memorize "scorched"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a forest on fire, with trees and leaves burning and the ground crackling under the heat.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scorched' with the feeling of heat and the sight of something burnt.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Scorched Earth, Burning Searth' to remember the meaning of the word.

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