burning (up) (Meaning)

burning (up)

to be destroyed or cause (something) to be destroyed by fire

The intense wildfire burned up thousands of acres of forest, leaving a desolate wasteland.
The fireplace crackled as the logs burned up, providing warmth and a cozy atmosphere.
The pilot had to ditch the plane into the ocean when the engine burned up mid-flight.
The candle flickered and burned up, leaving only a puddle of melted wax.
The sun's rays burned up the sand, making it too hot to walk on barefoot.
The fever raged within her, burning up her body and making her delirious.
The acid burned up the metal, leaving a gaping hole in the container.
The fire burned up the evidence, destroying any traces of the crime.
The pain burned up her leg, making it impossible for her to move.
The incense burned up, filling the room with a pungent aroma.

to be destroyed or cause (something) to be destroyed by fire

annoying, bothering, wearing on, getting to, hacking (off), irritating, putting out, getting, persecuting, bugging

propitiating, cheering, appeasing, gratifying, delighting, obliging, comforting, placating,satisfying, pacifying

The intense wildfire burned up thousands of acres of forest, leaving a desolate wasteland.

The fireplace crackled as the logs burned up, providing warmth and a cozy atmosphere.

The pilot had to ditch the plane into the ocean when the engine burned up mid-flight.

The candle flickered and burned up, leaving only a puddle of melted wax.