pork
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /pɔrk/
KK: /pɔrk/
intransitive verb
Definition
To eat a lot of food quickly and greedily, often leading to weight gain.
Example
After the long hike, we all porked out on pizza and ice cream.
Tense Forms
Past: porked
Past Participle: porked
Conversation
I can't believe how much I've been eating lately.
I know what you mean! Sometimes I just pork out on snacks.
Right? I really need to control my portions.
Maybe we should plan some healthier meals together.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
gorge
feast
devour
Antonyms
fast
diet
starve
noun
Definition
The meat that comes from a pig, often used in cooking and food preparation.
Example
I love to eat bacon, which is made from pork.
Conversation
Have you ever tried making a dish with pork?
Yes, I love pork chops! They're so delicious.
I was thinking of trying a new recipe this weekend.
Root Explanation
The word 'pork' originates from Old French 'porc' (meaning pig or swine), which itself comes from Latin 'porcus' (meaning pig). The term specifically refers to the meat derived from pigs.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old French word 'porc' for pig, which helps you remember that 'pork' is the meat that comes from pigs.
Visually Confused Words
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