cook
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /kʊk/
KK: /kʊk/
noun
Definition
A person who makes food for others to eat.
Example
The cook prepared a delicious meal for the guests.
Conversation
Have you met my friend Sarah?
No, I haven't. Is she a good cook?
Oh, she's amazing! She can make anything taste delicious.
That sounds great! I love trying new dishes.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
chef
culinarian
baker
Antonyms
diner
customer
eater
verb
Definition
To make food ready to eat by using heat, usually by boiling, baking, frying, or roasting.
Example
I love to cook dinner for my family on weekends.
Tense Forms
Past: cooked
Past Participle: cooked
Conversation
What do you usually like to cook on weekends?
I love making pasta; it's so much fun!
That sounds great! I usually cook a big breakfast instead.
Root Explanation
Cook originates from Old English 'coc', which means a person who prepares food. The word directly refers to someone who cooks or prepares meals.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'coc' as a person who prepares food — that's why 'cook' means someone who cooks.
Visually Confused Words
crook
coo
recook
cabook
acrook