overcook

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /ˌoʊ.vɚ-/
- /ˌəʊ.vəˈkʊk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˌoʊ.vɚ-/

Definitions of overcook word

noun overcook Cook too much or for too long. 1
transitive verb overcook cook for too long 1
verb overcook to cook (something) until dry, burnt, or inedible 0

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Parts of speech for Overcook

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overcook popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for overcook

verb overcook

stew — to cook (food) by simmering or slow boiling.
overdo — to do to excess; overindulge in: to overdo dieting.
burn — If there is a fire or a flame somewhere, you say that there is a fire or flame burning there.
char — If food chars or if you char it, it burns slightly and turns black as it is cooking.
spoil — to damage severely or harm (something), especially with reference to its excellence, value, usefulness, etc.: The water stain spoiled the painting. Drought spoiled the corn crop.

All 6 Synonyms of overcook