cooked

word · lemma: cook

/ˈkʊkt/
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/kˈʊkt/
kuukt

Definition

Prepared with heat so that food is ready to eat. It can also describe food that has already been made or a person who is in serious trouble in informal English.

Usage & Nuances

As an adjective, 'cooked' is common with food: 'cooked rice', 'cooked chicken'. For food in general, English often prefers 'cooked' vs. 'raw'. Informally, 'be cooked' can mean 'be exhausted' or 'be in trouble', depending on context. Don't confuse it with the verb form in sentences like 'She cooked dinner.'

Example Sentences

The meat is cooked now.

basic

I like cooked vegetables better than raw ones.

basic

Dinner is already cooked.

basic

After that hike, I was completely cooked.

natural

The fish looks cooked, but check the middle just in case.

natural

If the boss finds out, we're cooked.

natural