Conjugation

Burn off

éliminer

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: off

    Only burn changes; off stays the same: burned off, burned off.

  • British English

    British English writes burnt off.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't burn off, he doesn't burn off.

    1. I / you / we / they burn off
    2. he / she / it burns off

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am burning off
    2. you / we / they are burning off
    3. he / she / it is burning off

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't burn off.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they burned off

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to burn off
    2. you / we / they are going to burn off
    3. he / she / it is going to burn off

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't burn off.

    1. (you) burn off
    2. let's burn off