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UK//ˈskjuːə.d//US//ˈskjuː.ɚd//

Meaning of Skewered

To pierce through food with a sharp object like a stick.

In simple words: Pushed through with a sharp object, usually food.

Skewered in a sentence

  • She skewered the chicken on the grill.
  • The cook skewered various vegetables for the barbecue.
  • He was shocked when the debate skewered his argument.
  • The artist skewered the balloon with a needle.
  • They skewered pieces of beef and marinated them.
  • The satire skewered the political candidates’ promises.

How to use Skewered

Used mainly in cooking contexts when food is pierced. Avoid in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

skewer + object

Memory hint

Think of 'skewer' - like a sword piercing food.

Related words

Collocations with Skewered

  • skewered meat
  • skewered vegetables
  • skewered kebab
  • skewered fish

Synonyms for Skewered

  • pierced
  • stabbed
  • impaled
  • speared
  • threaded

Opposites of Skewered

Common mistakes with Skewered

  • Confused with 'spear' when referring to non-food items.
  • Used the adjective form incorrectly instead of the past participle.
  • Confused verb form 'skewering' with the noun 'skewer'.

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Frequently asked questions about Skewered

What does Skewered mean?

Pushed through with a sharp object, usually food.

What is the definition of Skewered?

To pierce through food with a sharp object like a stick.

How do you use Skewered in a sentence?

She skewered the chicken on the grill.

Can you give another example of Skewered?

The cook skewered various vegetables for the barbecue.

What are synonyms for Skewered?

Common alternatives include pierced, stabbed, impaled, speared, threaded.

What is the opposite of Skewered?

Opposite meanings include aligned, straight.

What words go with Skewered?

It commonly pairs with skewered meat, skewered vegetables, skewered kebab, skewered fish.

What are common mistakes when using Skewered?

Confused with 'spear' when referring to non-food items. Used the adjective form incorrectly instead of the past participle. Confused verb form 'skewering' with the noun 'skewer'.

How do you pronounce Skewered?

US: //ˈskjuː.ɚd//, UK: //ˈskjuːə.d//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Skewered?

Used mainly in cooking contexts when food is pierced. Avoid in formal writing.