cooked
0 antonyms and opposites of cooked, grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Prepared by the application of heat.
How to use cooked
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Simply the past participle of the verb cook, extended over time into an adjective for anything "done" — whether that's food, a person's prospects, or someone's sobriety.
Full origin of cooked →Frequently asked questions
What does “cooked” mean?
The word “cooked” means prepared by the application of heat. In plain terms, finished by heat when it means food, but in slang it can mean fabricated, doomed, or drunk depending on context.
How do you pronounce “cooked”?
“Cooked” is pronounced kuukt (/kʊkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “cooked” in a sentence?
Here is “cooked” used in a sentence: “She served a perfectly cooked steak with roasted vegetables.”
What part of speech is “cooked”?
“Cooked” is an adjective.
Is “cooked” a common word?
“Cooked” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “cooked” have?
“Cooked” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: prepared by the application of heat.
What is the difference between "cooked" and "baked"?
"Cooked" is the general term for food prepared by heat using any method, while "baked" specifically means cooked with dry heat in an oven. All baked food is cooked, but not all cooked food is baked.
What is the difference between "cooked" and "raw"?
"Cooked" describes food prepared by heat, while "raw" means uncooked and in its natural state. In the context of food they are direct opposites.
What is the difference between "cooked" and "overcooked"?
"Cooked" means simply prepared by heat and ready to eat, while "overcooked" means cooked too long, so the food turns dry, tough, or burnt. Food can be properly cooked without being overcooked.