combust Meaning & Definition
What Does Combust Mean?
Combust is a verb that means To burn up, to burn away, to consume with fire. It can also mean To burn, to be consumed by fire; to catch fire. As an adjective, it means Burnt. As a noun, it means That which undergoes burning.
Quick Facts About Combust
| Part of speech | verb, adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //kəmˈbʌst// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | burn |
| Comparative / superlative | more combust, most combust |
| Verb forms | combusts, combusting, combusted |
Combust Definition (Verb)
- To burn up, to burn away, to consume with fire.
- To burn, to be consumed by fire; to catch fire.
- To erupt with enthusiasm or boisterousness.
Combust as an Adjective
- Burnt.
- In close conjunction with the sun (so that its astrological influence is "burnt up"), sometimes specified to be within 8 degrees 30'.
Combust as a Noun
- That which undergoes burning.
Verb
- To burn; to catch fire.
Synonyms of Combust
Combust synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Combust
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Combust in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
combust (third-person singular simple present combusts, present participle combusting, simple past and past participle combusted)
combust (comparative more combust, superlative most combust)
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Words That Rhyme With Combust
Origin of Combust
Origin 1: From Middle English combust (“burnt”), from Middle French combust, from Latin combustus, the perfect passive participle of Latin combūrere (“to burn up, to burn away”, transitive), whence also English combure.
Origin 2: The verb was originally transitive.
How to Pronounce Combust
Combust is pronounced //kəmˈbʌst// and has 1 syllable.
Combust: Your Questions Answered
Is combust a verb or an adjective?
Combust is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.
What is another word for combust?
Words with a similar meaning to combust include burn. See the full list of combust synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of combust?
The past tense of combust is combusted. The present participle is combusting.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of combust?
The comparative form is more combust and the superlative form is most combust.