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UK/["/fraɪ/","/fraɪz/","/fraɪd/","/ˈfraɪɪŋ/"]/US/["/fraɪ/","/fraɪz/","/fraɪd/","/ˈfraɪɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Fry

In simple words: To cook food in hot oil until it's crispy.

Fry in a sentence

  • fried fish
  • We had fried chicken for dinner.
  • the smell of bacon frying
  • Fry the onions gently in oil.
  • You'll fry on the beach if you're not careful.

How to use Fry

Use 'fry' when talking about cooking in oil. It’s commonly used in informal and everyday contexts. Avoid in very formal culinary texts.

Grammar pattern

fry + object

Memory hint

Think of the sound 'fry' like a sizzling sound of food in hot oil.

Related words

Collocations with Fry

Synonyms for Fry

  • sauté
  • sear
  • pan-fry
  • deep-fry
  • cook

Opposites of Fry

Common mistakes with Fry

  • Confusing 'fry' with 'bake' — frying is in oil, baking is in the oven.
  • Using 'fry' without an object — it should always be something you are frying.
  • Incorrect verb forms — forgetting the past tense 'fried'.

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Frequently asked questions about Fry

What does Fry mean?

To cook food in hot oil until it's crispy.

What is the definition of Fry?

to cook something in hot fat or oil; to be cooked in hot fat or oil

How do you use Fry in a sentence?

fried fish

Can you give another example of Fry?

We had fried chicken for dinner.

What are synonyms for Fry?

Common alternatives include sauté, sear, pan-fry, deep-fry, cook.

What is the opposite of Fry?

Opposite meanings include boil, steam.

What words go with Fry?

It commonly pairs with gently, lightly, in.

What are common mistakes when using Fry?

Confusing 'fry' with 'bake' — frying is in oil, baking is in the oven. Using 'fry' without an object — it should always be something you are frying. Incorrect verb forms — forgetting the past tense 'fried'.

How do you pronounce Fry?

US: /["/fraɪ/","/fraɪz/","/fraɪd/","/ˈfraɪɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/fraɪ/","/fraɪz/","/fraɪd/","/ˈfraɪɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Fry?

Use 'fry' when talking about cooking in oil. It’s commonly used in informal and everyday contexts. Avoid in very formal culinary texts.

What CEFR level is Fry?

"Fry" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.