batch
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /bætʃ/
KK: /bætʃ/
noun
Definition
A group of items or people that are considered together, often produced or processed at the same time.
Example
The bakery prepared a fresh batch of cookies for the customers.
Conversation
Did you bake a new batch of cookies today?
Yes, I just finished! They smell amazing.
I can't wait to try a cookie from that batch.
You're going to love them; I added some chocolate chips!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
group
set
lot
Antonyms
single
individual
one
transitive verb
Definition
To prepare or process a group of items together at the same time.
Example
The factory will batch the cookies before baking them.
Tense Forms
Past: batched
Past Participle: batched
Conversation
Did you see how I batch cooked those meals for the week?
Yeah, I was impressed! It saves so much time.
Exactly! It’s so much easier to just heat them up later.
Root Explanation
Batch → The word 'batch' originates from Middle English 'bacche', meaning a quantity of bread or a group of things baked at once. It is derived from the Old English 'bacan', meaning to bake. Thus, 'batch' refers to a quantity produced at one time, especially in baking.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'batch' as a group of items that are 'baked' together, which helps you remember that it refers to a quantity made at once.
Visually Confused Words
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