Definition Synonyms
Definition of cooked - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
cookingheated by cooking until edible
- The cooked rice was served hot..
2.
- After the marathon, I was completely cooked.
3.
accountingRare US of records, falsified or fabricatedRare US
- The cooked books led to a scandal.
4.
technologyTECH. of an MP3 file, corrupted by conversionTECH.
- The cooked file wouldn't play properly.
5.
- He was cooked after the party.
Expressions with cooked
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all hope is gone, no chance of success remains
If you miss this deadline, your goose is cooked!
prepared and cooked in advance
She bought ready-cooked meals to save time during the week..
partially cooked not fully done
The chicken was half-cooked and unsafe to eat.
partly heated or prepared by cooking
The vegetables are semi-cooked for this recipe.
cooked thoroughly and properly
The steak was well-cooked and juicy.
Origin of cooked
Old English, cocian (to prepare food)
Terms with cooked included in their meaning
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vegetable
orange root vegetable often eaten raw or cooked
cooking
egg cooked in oil or butter with yolk intact
event
social gathering where food is cooked on a grill
food
fully cooked
cooking
cooked on a grill or gridiron
food
not cooked
cooking
cooked by dry heat in an oven or over a fire
food
meat cooked by roasting
cooking
cooked in boiling water
cooking
being cooked or baked
cooked beans
beans cooked, mashed, and fried with seasonings
food
dish of beaten eggs cooked in a pan
cooking
cooked in hot fat or oil
food
covered or cooked with baked beans
food
beans cooked in tomato sauce
food
potato cooked by baking, often served with toppings
cooking
pork cooked with barbecue sauce or method
food
pork ribs cooked with a spicy sauce
food
chicken wing cooked on a grill with barbecue sauce
cooking
cooked with barbecue sauce or seasoning
food
having the flavor of wings cooked in barbecue sauce
abr: barbecue
outdoor meal where food is cooked over fire
cooked meal
cooked dish made from roasted beef
culinary dish
dish of beef cooked slowly with vegetables in liquid
Examples of cooked in a sentence
She preferred her steak cooked to medium rare. By the end of the day, I felt cooked. After the intense workout, he was cooked. The investigation uncovered cooked invoices in the company. He was fired for submitting cooked financial statements. The cooked track skipped during playback.
After downloading, the cooked song was full of errors. After the festival, everyone was cooked. She felt cooked from last night's drinks.
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- French:cuit, crevé, ...
- German:gekocht, fertig, ...
- Italian:cucinato, falsificato, ...
- Spanish:cocido, agotado, ...
- Portuguese:cozido, exausto, ...
- Chinese:煮熟的, 精疲力竭的, ...
- Japanese:調理された, 疲れ果てた, ...
- Arabic:مَطْهُوّ, مُنْهَك, ...
- Hebrew:מְבֻשָּׁל, גָּמוּר, ...
- Russian:приготовленный, выжатый, ...
- Ukrainian:варений, виснажений, ...
- Hindi:पका हुआ, थका हुआ, ...
Definition of cook - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
cookingtr./intr. prepare food by heating ittr./intr.
- She loves to cook Italian dishes.
2.
manipulate datatr. falsify information or accountstr.
- He cooked the books to hide the losses..
3.
temperatureintr. Rare US be uncomfortably hotintr. Rare US
- We were cooking in the summer heat.
4.
musictr./intr. Rare US play music energeticallytr./intr. Rare US
- The band cooked all night at the club.
5.
militarytr. TECH. US hold a grenade before throwingtr. TECH. US
- He cooked the grenade before tossing it.
Noun
1.
professional or domesticperson who prepares and cooks food
- The cook prepared a delicious meal for the guests..
2.
crimeTECH. US one who manufactures illegal drugsTECH. US
- The police arrested the cook in the lab.
3.
chessTECH. unintended solution to a chess problemTECH.
- The puzzle had a cook that ruined it.
4.
marine lifeTECH. UK European striped wrasse fishTECH. UK
- The cook is common in European waters.
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European striped wrasse fish
Expressions with cook
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prepare food by heating or mixing ingredients
She decided to cook up a quick dinner.
compete in a cooking contest
They will cook off against each other in the final round.
host a meal outside with grilled food
We will cook out this Saturday with friends.
prepare food using basic ingredients
She loves to cook from scratch using fresh vegetables.
devise a plan quickly or creatively
He cooked up a plan to solve the problem overnight.
allow food to continue cooking without interference
Let it cook for another 10 minutes.
manipulate financial records illegally
The CEO was caught trying to cook the books.
ruin someone's plans or chances
His rivals cooked his goose by revealing his secret.
devise a strategy, usually with negative intent
The group cooked up a scheme to sabotage the event.
prepare a large amount of food enthusiastically
She decided to cook up a storm for the party.
someone responsible for all tasks from important to trivial
He is the chief cook and bottle washer in the small company.
allow them to continue their actions freely
The coach decided to let them cook during the game.
manipulate financial records to present false information
The company was caught trying to cook the accounts.
cook food completely to the core
Make sure to cook through the chicken before serving.
cook specializing in fried foods
The fry cook prepared crispy fries and onion rings.
make food reach the best possible taste or texture
She can cook to perfection every time she makes steak.
professional making pastries and desserts
The pastry cook prepared a delicious chocolate cake.
cook food using a pressure cooker
She decided to pressure-cook the beans for dinner.
cook in a fast-paced restaurant
The diner hired a short order cook to handle the busy breakfast rush.
cooking contest where dishes are judged
The annual chili cook-off attracted many participants.
versatile kitchen knife for chopping and slicing
The cook's knife is essential for preparing vegetables.
cook responsible for a specific station in a kitchen
The line cook prepared the sauces for the evening service.
person highly skilled in cooking
She is a cordon bleu cook, known for her exquisite dishes.
person highly skilled in cooking
She is a cordon bleu cook, known for her exquisite dishes.
Origin of cook
Old English, coc (cook)
Examples of cook in a sentence
They cook together every Sunday afternoon. The accountant was caught trying to cook the financial reports. They cooked the data to make the results look better. The crowded bus made us feel like we were cooking. Without air conditioning, the office was cooking all afternoon. They really cooked during the final set of the concert.
The jazz ensemble cooked up a storm at the festival. They were trained to cook grenades in combat. He nervously cooked the grenade before the attack. The cook in the restaurant is known for his pasta dishes. As a cook, she specializes in vegan cuisine. The notorious cook was finally caught by the authorities. Rumors spread about the cook's new operation in town. The chessboard revealed a cook unnoticed by the players. Finding a cook in the problem surprised the solver. The cook is often found near rocky shores. Fishermen frequently catch the cook in their nets.
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- French:cuisiner, cuisinier, ...
- German:kochen, Koch, ...
- Italian:cucinare, cuoco, ...
- Spanish:cocinar, cocinero, ...
- Portuguese:cozinhar, cozinheiro, ...
- Chinese:烹饪, 厨师, ...
- Japanese:作る, 料理人, ...
- Arabic:طَبَخَ, طَبَّاخ, ...
- Hebrew:לְבַשֵּׁל, טַבָּח, ...
- Russian:готовить, кулинар, ...
- Ukrainian:готувати, кухар, ...
- Hindi:पकाना, रसोइया, ...
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