cheese
1 antonyms and opposites of cheese, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A solid food made from curdled milk, typically aged and eaten in slices, blocks, or grated.
Antonyms
How to use cheese
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English cīese, ultimately from Latin cāseus ("cheese"), the same root that gives Spanish queso.
Full origin of cheese →Frequently asked questions
What does “cheese” mean?
The word “cheese” means a solid food made from curdled milk, typically aged and eaten in slices, blocks, or grated. In plain terms, the dairy food most people think of first; informally it can also mean something corny or a big camera-ready smile.
How do you pronounce “cheese”?
“Cheese” is pronounced cheez (/t͡ʃiz/ in IPA).
How do you use “cheese” in a sentence?
Here is “cheese” used in a sentence: “She added a slice of cheese to the burger.”
What is another word for “cheese”?
Words with a similar meaning to “cheese” include money, fromage and gamebreaking.
What is the opposite of “cheese”?
The opposite of “cheese” — its antonyms — is fill.
What part of speech is “cheese”?
Depending on how it is used, “cheese” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “cheese” come from?
The word “cheese” comes from Latin. From Old English cīese, ultimately from Latin cāseus ("cheese"), the same root that gives Spanish queso.
Is “cheese” a common word?
“Cheese” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What are the main types of cheese?
Cheese is often grouped by texture and age: fresh cheeses like mozzarella and ricotta, soft ripened ones like brie, semi-hard varieties like cheddar and gouda, hard cheeses like parmesan, and blue cheeses such as stilton. Flavour ranges from mild and creamy to sharp and tangy.
How is cheese made?
Cheese is made by curdling milk, usually with an enzyme called rennet plus a starter culture. This separates the milk into solid curds and liquid whey. The curds are drained, pressed, salted, and often aged for weeks, months, or years to develop their texture and flavour.
Is cheese good for you?
Cheese is a valuable source of protein, calcium, and vitamins, so it can be part of a balanced diet. It is also high in saturated fat and salt, so moderation matters. Nutritional value varies widely between types, and portion size makes a real difference.