verbπShareTo char, scorch, or burn the surface of (something) with a hot instrument."The chef was searing the steak to lock in the juices and give it a flavorful crust. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wither; to dry up."The summer sun was so intense that it was searing the grass in the park, turning it brown and brittle. "weathernatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make callous or insensible."The constant criticism from her boss was searing her emotions, making her feel numb to any feedback, good or bad. "mindsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mark permanently, as if by burning."The events of that day were seared into her memory."marksensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAction of the verb to sear"The chef's quick searing of the steak locked in the juices and created a delicious crust. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareCooking food quickly at high temperature"Searing requires a very hot pan to create a delicious crust on the steak. "foodutensilprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareVery hot; blistering or boiling"The searing desert sun made it impossible to walk barefoot on the sand. "weathersensationconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a pain) having a sensation of intense sudden heat"The burn from the hot pan caused a searing pain on her hand. "sensationbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading