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fry

Pronunciation: [fraɪ]

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Learn how to use fry in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “cooking”

(verb) to cook food in hot oil or fat. When you fry something, you usually heat up some oil in a pan and add food, making it crispy on the outside and tasty.

Example

I like to fry eggs for breakfast every morning.

Example

She didn't fry the chicken; instead, she baked it in the oven.

Example

Can we fry some potatoes for dinner tonight?

Context: “food”

(noun) a dish made by frying food, often referring to deep-fried items like French fries. When you think of fries, you might think of crispy, golden pieces of potato.

Example

I ordered a burger with a side of fries at the restaurant.

Example

He wanted salad instead of fries with his meal.

Example

Would you like ketchup with your fries?

Context: “heat damage”

(verb) to cause something to be damaged or ruined by excessive heat, like cooking something too long. You might fry a pan if you leave it on the stove too long without food in it.

Example

I accidentally fry my lunch by forgetting it on the stove.

Example

I didn't fry the pizza; I took it out just in time.

Example

Did you fry the cake while it was in the oven?

How to pronounce fry

Pronunciation: [fraɪ]

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