poached
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //poʊtʃt//
KK: /poʊtʃt/
adjective
Definition
Prepared by gently cooking in water or another liquid at a low temperature, often used for eggs or fish.
Example
I ordered poached eggs for breakfast because they are healthier than fried eggs.
Conversation
Have you ever tried the poached eggs at that new café?
No, I haven't, but I've heard they're really good.
You should definitely check them out; they're so creamy and delicious!
I will! I love poached eggs for breakfast.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cooked
prepared
steamed
Antonyms
raw
uncooked
crude
verb
Definition
To cook an egg gently in water or to illegally take animals or fish from their habitat.
Example
He poached the eggs for breakfast.
Tense Forms
Past: poached
Past Participle: poached
Conversation
Did you hear about that restaurant that poached the famous chef?
Yeah, I read the article — it sounds like a big deal!
I wonder how their new menu will look since they poached him.
Root Explanation
Poached → The word 'poached' originates from the Old French 'pocher', meaning to take or seize. It refers to the act of illegally taking game or fish, often in a manner that is unauthorized or against the law.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old French word 'pocher', which means to take or seize, to remember that 'poached' refers to taking something illegally.
Visually Confused Words
unpoached
pouched
porched
poche
paced
ponchoed
pleached
paunched