dish
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /dɪʃ/
KK: /dɪʃ/
intransitive verb
Definition
To talk casually or gossip about someone or something.
Example
They love to dish about the latest celebrity news.
Tense Forms
Past: dished
Past Participle: dished
Conversation
Did you hear what happened at the party last night?
No, what did everyone dish about?
They were gossiping about Sarah and her new boyfriend.
Oh really? I can't wait to hear more details!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
gossip
chat
talk
Antonyms
silence
quiet
mute
noun
Definition
A shallow container used for holding, cooking, or serving food, or a specific type of food prepared in a certain way.
Example
She served a delicious pasta dish at the dinner party.
Conversation
What do you think of this new dish I made for dinner?
It looks amazing! What’s in it?
It’s a pasta dish with lots of vegetables and a creamy sauce.
Root Explanation
The word 'dish' originates from Old English 'disc', meaning a plate or bowl used for serving food. It refers to a shallow container for holding food.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'plate' or 'bowl' used for serving food — that's what a dish is.
Visually Confused Words
udish
dis
widish
rudish
radish
oldish
oddish
nudish