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Conversation

Be careful with that pot, it's scalding hot!

Thanks for the warning! I almost touched it.

Yeah, I remember getting scalded once, it wasn't fun.

Ouch, that sounds painful. I'll make sure to stay away!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To become burned by hot liquid or steam.

Example

After accidentally spilling hot water, he scalded himself and had to seek medical help.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Be careful with that hot soup; it might scald you.

Thanks for the warning! I don't want to get hurt.

Yeah, last time I scalded my tongue, it was so painful.

Definition

An injury to the body caused by hot liquid or steam.

Example

He suffered a scald from the boiling water.

Conversation

I heard you got a scald while cooking last night.

Yeah, I was trying to make pasta and the water splashed on me.

Ouch! That sounds painful; how are you feeling now?

Definition

To burn someone or something with hot liquid or steam, or to heat a liquid just below its boiling point.

Example

Be careful not to scald yourself with the hot water.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Be careful when you're cooking; you might scald yourself with the boiling water.

Yeah, I always try to keep my distance from the pot.

I once scalded my hand while making pasta, and it hurt so much!

Root Explanation

Scald → It originates from Old English 'scealdan', meaning to burn or to scald. The word describes the action of burning with hot liquid or steam.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for burning — that's why 'scald' means to burn with hot liquid.

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