singed

Meanings

• means burnt or scorched

  - "The chef singed the onions for a rich flavor."
  - "The sun singed the grass, giving it a golden hue."

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Synonyms

scorch

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with singed
sing , bring , cling , cling , swing , string , sting

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Homophones

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1. singed, signed
   

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Variants

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singed , singe , singeing , singes

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Forms

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The past tense and past participle of the verb 'singe' are 'singed'.

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Etymology

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from Old English segan 'to burn, scorch'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'singed' has been in use since at least the 14th century.

2. In the context of cooking, the term 'singed' is often used to describe the slightly charred appearance of food that has been cooked over high heat for a short period of time.

3. The term 'singed' is also sometimes used in a more metaphorical sense to describe someone or something that has undergone a transformative experience or has been subjected to a harsh or challenging environment.

4. For example, a person who has undergone a difficult and painful experience, such as a serious illness or a traumatic event, might be described as having been 'singed' by life.

5. Similarly, a piece of artwork that has been subjected to the harsh and unforgiving conditions of the natural environment, such as the scorching sun, the torrential rains, or the wind and sand, might be described as having been 'singed' by nature.

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1. char: A char is a type of wood or other material that is burned or charred. The term 'char' can also refer to the blackened or scorched residue that remains after something has been burned. In the context of cooking, a char can refer to the crispy, slightly charred exterior of a food item, such as a grilled steak or a roasted vegetable.

2. scorch: To scorch something means to burn it lightly, often just enough to give it a slightly charred appearance. In the context of cooking, to scorch something means to cook it over high heat, often just until the surface begins to brown or char slightly. To scorch something is not the same as to burn it completely, as the latter would involve cooking something over much higher heat for a much longer period of time, often until the food is completely consumed by the flames and is reduced to ashes.

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Culture

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In literature and art, singed is often used to describe the scorched or burnt appearance of something. For example, in a painting, a field might be depicted as singed gold, with the scorched appearance adding depth and texture to the artwork.

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