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ingredient

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈɡriːdiənt]

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Learn how to use ingredient in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “cooking”

(noun) an ingredient is something you put into food while cooking. It's like building blocks for a recipe. For example, if you are making a cake, the flour, sugar, and eggs are all ingredients.

Example

The recipe asks for three main ingredients: flour, sugar, and butter.

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Without the right ingredients, the dish won't turn out well.

Example

What ingredients do we need to make a pizza?

Context: “composition”

(noun) an ingredient can also mean any part that makes up something larger. For example, if you are talking about a team, the members are the ingredients that make the team successful.

Example

Good communication is an important ingredient for a successful team.

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Lack of cooperation can be a bad ingredient in any group project.

Example

What are the key ingredients for a strong friendship?

How to pronounce ingredient

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈɡriːdiənt]

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