English · Phrasal verb Attested

burn down

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To cause (a structure) to burn to nothing.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

gây một cấu trúc bị cháy thành không

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Where it’s used: Used American English

The police are hoping to find the people who burned down the cottage.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To burn completely, so that nothing remains.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cháy hoàn toàn, không còn gì

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To kill (someone), especially by shooting; to attack (someone).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

giết ai đó, đặc biệt là bằng súng

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “burn down” mean?

To cause (a structure) to burn to nothing.

Is “burn down” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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