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Ingredient

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/"]/

Meaning of Ingredient

one of the things from which something is made, especially one of the foods that are used together to make a particular dish

In simple words: A part of a recipe that you need to make food.

Ingredient in a sentence

• The main ingredient in a chocolate cake is cocoa powder.
• Make sure you only use fresh ingredients for the salad.
• Water is a crucial ingredient in many cooking recipes.
• The secret ingredient in her famous sauce is a dash of cinnamon.
• You can find all the ingredients you need at the grocery store.

How to use Ingredient

Commonly used in cooking contexts. Avoid using it in very formal situations; terms like 'component' may be more suitable.

Grammar pattern

ingredient + (of something)

Memory hint

Think of 'in-grit' - you need grit to combine all the parts of a dish.

Related words

Collocations with Ingredient

• excellent
• good
• high-quality
• use
• contain
• include
• list
• label
• a list of ingredients
• critical
• crucial
• essential
• have
• become
• provide
• ingredient for
• ingredient in
• an ingredient for success

Synonyms for Ingredient

• component
• element
• part
• factor

Opposites of Ingredient

• conclusion
• result

Common mistakes with Ingredient

• Confused with 'ingredient' vs 'elements' in cooking vs chemistry.
• Using it in non-food contexts, which sounds awkward.
• Pluralizing incorrectly, such as 'ingredients' when referring to a single item.

Frequently asked questions about Ingredient

What does Ingredient mean?

A part of a recipe that you need to make food.

What is the definition of Ingredient?

one of the things from which something is made, especially one of the foods that are used together to make a particular dish

How do you use Ingredient in a sentence?

The main ingredient in a chocolate cake is cocoa powder.

Can you give another example of Ingredient?

Make sure you only use fresh ingredients for the salad.

What are synonyms for Ingredient?

Common alternatives include component, element, part, factor.

What is the opposite of Ingredient?

Opposite meanings include conclusion, result.

What words go with Ingredient?

It commonly pairs with excellent, good, high-quality, use, contain, include, list, label, a list of ingredients, critical, crucial, essential, have, become, provide, ingredient for, ingredient in, an ingredient for success.

What are common mistakes when using Ingredient?

Confused with 'ingredient' vs 'elements' in cooking vs chemistry. Using it in non-food contexts, which sounds awkward. Pluralizing incorrectly, such as 'ingredients' when referring to a single item.

How do you pronounce Ingredient?

US: /["/ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Ingredient?

Commonly used in cooking contexts. Avoid using it in very formal situations; terms like 'component' may be more suitable.

What CEFR level is Ingredient?

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