fry
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //fraɪ//
KK: /fraɪ/
intransitive verb
Definition
To be cooked in hot oil or fat, usually in a pan, until done.
Example
I like to fry eggs for breakfast.
Tense Forms
Past: fried
Past Participle: fried
Conversation
What do you want to eat for dinner tonight?
How about we fry some chicken?
That sounds great! Do you have the ingredients?
Yeah, I just need to get some oil to fry it up.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sizzle
cook
sear
Antonyms
boil
steam
chill
noun
Definition
A type of food that has been cooked in hot oil or fat, often cut into thin strips, like French fries, or it can refer to young fish.
Example
We ordered a large serving of fries to share with our burgers.
Conversation
Have you ever tried making homemade frys?
No, but I've heard they're really tasty!
Yeah, I love how crispy they turn out compared to store-bought frys.
transitive verb
Definition
To cook food in hot oil or fat until it becomes crispy and brown.
Example
I like to fry potatoes to make delicious French fries.
Tense Forms
Past: fried
Past Participle: fried
Conversation
What do you want to do for dinner tonight?
How about we fry some chicken?
That sounds delicious! Do we have enough oil to fry it?
Root Explanation
The word 'fry' originates from Old French 'frire' (meaning to fry or cook in fat) and is related to the Latin 'frigere' (meaning to roast or fry). The word 'fry' refers to the act of cooking food in hot fat or oil.
Memory Tip
Imagine cooking food in hot oil — that's what 'fry' means, coming from the Old French word for cooking.
Visually Confused Words
fury
fray