cooked
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /kʊkt/
KK: /kʊkt/
adjective
Definition
Describes food that has been prepared by applying heat, making it safe and ready to eat.
Example
The cooked vegetables were delicious and full of flavor.
Conversation
Have you tried the pasta I cooked last night?
Yes! It was delicious and so flavorful.
I'm glad you liked it! I always try to make sure it's well cooked.
You definitely succeeded — I can't wait for round two!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
prepared
baked
processed
Antonyms
raw
uncooked
natural
verb
Definition
To prepare food by applying heat, usually by boiling, baking, frying, or roasting.
Example
She cooked a delicious meal for her family last night.
Tense Forms
Past: cooked
Past Participle: cooked
Conversation
Did you try the pasta I cooked last night?
Yes, it was delicious!
I'm glad you liked it; I experimented with some new spices.
Root Explanation
Cooked → The word 'cooked' originates from the Old English 'cocian', meaning to prepare food by heating. It describes the process of preparing food through heat.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word for preparing food by heating — that's what 'cooked' means.
Visually Confused Words
crooked
uncooked
nooked
hooked
corked
cocked
booked
uncrooked