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overcook

Pronunciation: [ˌoʊvərˈkʊk]

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Learn how to use overcook in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “cooking”

(verb) to cook food for too long, making it dry or tough. Think of it as leaving your dinner on the stove too long, so it ends up burnt or hard instead of tasty.

Example

I tried not to overcook the chicken, and it turned out juicy and delicious.

Example

If you overcook the pasta, it will become mushy and lose its flavor.

Example

Did you overcook the vegetables again?

How to pronounce overcook

Pronunciation: [ˌoʊvərˈkʊk]

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