singe
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /sɪndʒ/
KK: /sɪndʒ/
noun
Definition
A small or light burn on the surface of something, often caused by heat or fire.
Example
After accidentally touching the hot stove, she had a singe on her finger.
Conversation
Did you see the mark on the table?
Yeah, what happened there?
I accidentally made a singe when I was cooking.
Ouch! Be careful next time!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
scorch
burn
char
Antonyms
cool
soothe
heal
transitive verb
Definition
To burn something lightly or superficially, often causing a slight scorch or singe.
Example
She accidentally singed her hair while cooking.
Tense Forms
Past: singed
Past Participle: singed
Conversation
Did you see how I accidentally singe my hair while cooking?
Oh no! How did that happen?
I was trying to light the stove, and the flame got too high.
Root Explanation
Singe → The word originates from Old French *sengler*, meaning to burn or scorch. It refers to the act of lightly burning something, often leaving a charred surface.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old French word for burning, which helps you remember that to singe means to lightly burn something.
Visually Confused Words
swinge
stinge
slinge
sine
syringe
swingle
swinger
stinger