salted
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈsɔːltɪd/
KK: /sɔltɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has had salt added to it, often to enhance flavor or preserve it.
Example
The salted fish was a popular dish in the coastal town.
Conversation
Have you tried the new popcorn place downtown?
Not yet, but I heard they serve salted caramel popcorn.
That sounds delicious! I usually prefer my popcorn salted instead of sweet.
Same here! I love that crunchy, savory flavor.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
seasoned
brined
savory
Antonyms
unsalted
bland
tasteless
verb
Definition
To add salt to food or preserve it with salt.
Example
The chef salted the meat before cooking it to enhance the flavor.
Tense Forms
Past: salted
Past Participle: salted
Conversation
Did you remember to bring the chips for the party?
Yes, I salted them just right for extra flavor.
That's awesome! I love when they're nicely salted.
Root Explanation
Salted → It is formed from "salt" (from Old English *sealt*, meaning a mineral used for seasoning and preserving food) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating a past action or state). The word "salted" means that something has been treated with salt, typically for flavor or preservation.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word for the mineral used to season food — that's why "salted" means something has been treated with salt.
Visually Confused Words
salited
unsalted
stated
sloted
seated
sealed
scaled
salute