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Meaning of You're cooking

You are preparing food by applying heat to it.

In simple words: You are preparing food by heating it.

You're cooking in a sentence

  • You're cooking dinner for your family tonight.
  • I can smell that you're cooking something delicious.
  • While you're cooking, I'll set the table.
  • You're cooking pasta with a variety of sauces.
  • I didn't know you were cooking for the party.
  • You're cooking too long; the vegetables will get mushy.

How to use You're cooking

Commonly used to describe someone actively preparing food. Suitable in most contexts, informal situations, or cooking shows.

Grammar pattern

You're + verb-ing

Memory hint

Imagine a chef saying, 'You're cooking up a storm!'

Related words

Collocations with You're cooking

  • you're cooking dinner
  • you're cooking a meal
  • you're cooking now

Synonyms for You're cooking

Common mistakes with You're cooking

  • Confused with 'you're' and 'your'.
  • Using 'cooked' instead of 'cooking' when describing ongoing action.
  • Forgetting to use a subject before 'cooking' in sentences.

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Frequently asked questions about You're cooking

What does You're cooking mean?

You are preparing food by heating it.

What is the definition of You're cooking?

You are preparing food by applying heat to it.

How do you use You're cooking in a sentence?

You're cooking dinner for your family tonight.

Can you give another example of You're cooking?

I can smell that you're cooking something delicious.

What are synonyms for You're cooking?

Common alternatives include preparing, making, baking, frying.

What words go with You're cooking?

It commonly pairs with you're cooking dinner, you're cooking a meal, you're cooking now.

What are common mistakes when using You're cooking?

Confused with 'you're' and 'your'. Using 'cooked' instead of 'cooking' when describing ongoing action. Forgetting to use a subject before 'cooking' in sentences.

How do you pronounce You're cooking?

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

When should I use You're cooking?

Commonly used to describe someone actively preparing food. Suitable in most contexts, informal situations, or cooking shows.