A1verb 1K

Cook

🇬🇧 UK /["/kʊk/","/kʊks/","/kʊkt/","/ˈkʊkɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kʊk/","/kʊks/","/kʊkt/","/ˈkʊkɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Cook

to prepare food by heating it, for example by boiling, baking or frying it

In simple words: To prepare food by heating it.

Cook in a sentence

• I love to cook Italian food on the weekends.
• He can cook a delicious meal for the entire family.
• It's important to cook your vegetables to keep them healthy.
• She decided to cook dinner for her friends tonight.
• My grandmother taught me how to cook when I was a child.
• After school, I often help my mom cook for the family.
• The recipe states to cook for at least 30 minutes.
• He had to cook under pressure during the competition.

How to use Cook

Use 'cook' when talking about making meals. It's common in everyday conversation. Avoid using it in very formal writing unless discussing culinary skills.

Grammar pattern

cook + object

Memory hint

Think of 'cook' like a 'cooking clock' — preparing meals takes time.

Related words

Collocations with Cook

• fully
• thoroughly
• well
• be cooked through
• freshly cooked
• fully
• thoroughly
• well
• be cooked through
• freshly cooked

Synonyms for Cook

• prepare
• make
• chef
• fry
• sauté

Opposites of Cook

• burn
• destroy

Common mistakes with Cook

• Confused with 'bake' — baking is a specific type of cooking.
• Saying 'the cook' when meaning to refer to the food prepared — clarify to avoid misunderstanding.
• Using 'cook' in passive forms inaccurately, such as 'the meal is cooked by' instead of 'the cook cooks the meal.'

Frequently asked questions about Cook

What does Cook mean?

To prepare food by heating it.

What is the definition of Cook?

to prepare food by heating it, for example by boiling, baking or frying it

How do you use Cook in a sentence?

I love to cook Italian food on the weekends.

Can you give another example of Cook?

He can cook a delicious meal for the entire family.

What are synonyms for Cook?

Common alternatives include prepare, make, chef, fry, sauté.

What is the opposite of Cook?

Opposite meanings include burn, destroy.

What words go with Cook?

It commonly pairs with fully, thoroughly, well, be cooked through, freshly cooked, fully, thoroughly, well, be cooked through, freshly cooked.

What are common mistakes when using Cook?

Confused with 'bake' — baking is a specific type of cooking. Saying 'the cook' when meaning to refer to the food prepared — clarify to avoid misunderstanding. Using 'cook' in passive forms inaccurately, such as 'the meal is cooked by' instead of 'the cook cooks the meal.'

How do you pronounce Cook?

US: /["/kʊk/","/kʊks/","/kʊkt/","/ˈkʊkɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kʊk/","/kʊks/","/kʊkt/","/ˈkʊkɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Cook?

Use 'cook' when talking about making meals. It's common in everyday conversation. Avoid using it in very formal writing unless discussing culinary skills.

What CEFR level is Cook?

"Cook" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.