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UK//kʊkt//US//kʊkt//

Meaning of Cooked

Prepared food that has been heated and is ready to eat.

In simple words: Made food ready to eat by heating it.

Cooked in a sentence

  • The chicken was very well cooked and flavorful.
  • She prefers her vegetables cooked rather than raw.
  • They served a beautifully cooked steak at the restaurant.
  • The cooked rice was fluffy and perfect.
  • After several hours, the meal was finally cooked to perfection.
  • Make sure the pasta is fully cooked before serving.
  • The chef demonstrated how to tell when fish is cooked.
  • They enjoyed the cooked meal together at the table.

How to use Cooked

Use 'cooked' to describe food that is prepared with heat. It is appropriate for both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it to describe raw or unprepared food.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of a chef cooking food, making it 'cooked' and tasty.

Related words

Collocations with Cooked

  • cooked meat
  • cooked vegetables
  • well cooked
  • cooked to perfection
  • cooked pasta

Synonyms for Cooked

Opposites of Cooked

Common mistakes with Cooked

  • Using 'cooked' to describe raw food.
  • Confusing with 'cook' when referring to the action.
  • Not using the past tense correctly when describing cooked meals.

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Frequently asked questions about Cooked

What does Cooked mean?

Made food ready to eat by heating it.

What is the definition of Cooked?

Prepared food that has been heated and is ready to eat.

How do you use Cooked in a sentence?

The chicken was very well cooked and flavorful.

Can you give another example of Cooked?

She prefers her vegetables cooked rather than raw.

What are synonyms for Cooked?

Common alternatives include prepared, baked, fried, boiled, grilled.

What is the opposite of Cooked?

Opposite meanings include raw, uncooked.

What words go with Cooked?

It commonly pairs with cooked meat, cooked vegetables, well cooked, cooked to perfection, cooked pasta.

What are common mistakes when using Cooked?

Using 'cooked' to describe raw food. Confusing with 'cook' when referring to the action. Not using the past tense correctly when describing cooked meals.

How do you pronounce Cooked?

US: //kʊkt//, UK: //kʊkt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Cooked?

Use 'cooked' to describe food that is prepared with heat. It is appropriate for both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it to describe raw or unprepared food.