[
US
/ˈsɪɹ/
]
[ UK /sˈiə/ ]
[ UK /sˈiə/ ]
ADJECTIVE
-
(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
withered vines
shriveled leaves on the unwatered seedlings
dried-up grass
the desert was edged with sere vegetation
VERB
-
become superficially burned
my eyebrows singed when I bent over the flames -
cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat
The sun parched the earth -
burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
the flames scorched the ceiling
The cook blackened the chicken breast
The fire charred the ceiling above the mantelpiece -
make very hot and dry
The heat scorched the countryside
How To Use sear In A Sentence
- One can only guess at the research and detective work that has gone into the bald details recorded for each piece.
- Consumers get incredibly upset when dieticians and researchers backtrack on previous findings, proclaiming that products once deemed healthy are now in question.
- But decades of research have gone by and scientists remain incapable of creating a sustainable fusion reaction that could be used to create reliable power.
- Alcohol abuse can be inherited but researchers had found few genes directly linked to it. The Sun
- Some retailers, including Sears, have already held some "door-buster" early-morning sales, which makes Black Friday -- the day after Thanksgiving that's looked upon as a kick-off to the holiday shopping season -- a little "grayer," he said. Boulder Daily Camera Most Viewed
- I pressed the search button to see what the words meant and what language they were.
- This research has done much to advance our understanding of language learning.
- In summary, the research to date provides few definitive guidelines for the clinician.
- The role enables the researcher to gain the confidence of the group that accepts her in her false role.
- The internet is an extremely valuable resource giving access to the latest research on pain management.
