verb

seared

Seared (verb) means past tense and past participle of "sear" — browned quickly over high heat, or burned/scorched by intense heat or emotion. Example: “She seared the steak for two minutes on each side before roasting it.”

verb

Past tense and past participle of "sear" — browned quickly over high heat, or burned/scorched by intense heat or emotion.

"She seared the steak for two minutes on each side before roasting it."

"The image of the crash was seared into his memory."

How to Use Seared

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCooked or burned by very high heat, often used both literally (for food) and figuratively (for strong memories or emotions).

Common pairings

seared tuna seared into memory seared steak

Word Forms

more seared comparative, most seared superlative

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Rhymes for seared

Jared shared scared feared flared geared squared prepared infrared declared collared unprepared

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “seared” mean?

The word “seared” means past tense and past participle of "sear" — browned quickly over high heat, or burned/scorched by intense heat or emotion. In plain terms, cooked or burned by very high heat, often used both literally (for food) and figuratively (for strong memories or emotions).

How do you use “seared” in a sentence?

Here is “seared” used in a sentence: “She seared the steak for two minutes on each side before roasting it.”

What part of speech is “seared”?

“Seared” is a verb.