Lesson 73/202 · 19 words · 0 learned

A1 · Food & drink (1)

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breakfast(noun)
/ˈbrekfəst/
the first meal of the day
What time do you have breakfast?
Do you want bacon and eggs for breakfast?
Synonymsmorning mealfirst mealbreak fast
Antonymslunchdinnersupper
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bottle(noun)
/ˈbɑːtl/
a glass or plastic container, usually round with straight sides and a narrow neck, used especially for storing liquids
I would like to buy a bottle of water.
Put the top back on the bottle.
Synonymsflaskvialcontainercarafejar
Antonymsboxpackagebag
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butter(noun)
/ˈbʌtər/
a soft yellow food made from cream, used in cooking and for spreading on bread
Fry the onions in butter.
Do you want butter or margarine on your toast?
Synonymsoleospreadfat
Antonymsmargarinebutter substituteoil
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cream(noun)
/kriːm/
the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk, used in cooking or as a type of sauce to put on fruit, etc.
cream cakes (= containing cream)
fresh/whipped cream
Synonymslotionointmentemollientbestfinestelitetop
Antonymsskimextract
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hungry(adjective)
/ˈhʌŋɡri/
feeling that you want to eat something
She is very hungry.
I'm really hungry.
Synonymsfamishedstarvingravenouspeckishemptyesurient
Antonymsfullsatiatedsatisfiedcontentstuffed
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eat(verb)
/iːt/
to put food in your mouth, bite it and swallow it
What do you eat?
I couldn't eat another thing (= I have had enough food).
Synonymsconsumedevouringestpartakefeedmunchnibble
Antonymsabstainfaststarvediet
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apple(noun)
/ˈæpl/
a round fruit with shiny red or green skin that is fairly hard and white inside
I took a bite of the apple.
a garden with three apple trees
Synonymsfruitpomaceous fruit
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cake(noun)
/keɪk/
a sweet food made from a mixture of flour, eggs, butter, sugar, etc. that is baked in an oven. Cakes are made in various shapes and sizes and are often decorated, for example with cream or icing .
She is making a cake.
a chocolate cake
Synonymspastrygateauspongesweet
Antonymsbreadstaple food
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dish(noun)
/dɪʃ/
food prepared in a particular way as part of a meal
What is your favorite dish?
They helped themselves from a large dish of pasta.
Synonymsmealcuisinerecipecourseplate
Antonymssnackingredient
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diet(noun)
/ˈdaɪət/
the food and drink that you eat and drink regularly
A healthy diet includes plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Synonymsregimeneating planweight loss plannutritionnourishment
Antonymsovereatingindulgencebinge eatingunrestricted eating
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beer(noun)
/bɪr/
an alcoholic drink made from malt with hops added to give it taste. There are many types of beer.
a barrel/bottle/glass of beer
beers brewed in Germany
Synonymsbrewalelagerstoutmalt liquor
Antonymswaterjuicesodasoft drink
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cook(verb)
/kʊk/
to prepare food by heating it, for example by boiling, baking or frying it
My mother cooks dinner for the whole family every evening.
Synonymschefculinary expertbaker (if applicable)preparer
Antonymsdinerconsumereaterguest
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dinner(noun)
/ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day, eaten either in the middle of the day or in the evening
I always have dinner with my family.
It's time for dinner.
Synonymssupperevening meal
Antonymsbreakfastlunch
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fruit(noun)
/fruːt/
the part of a plant that consists of one or more seeds and a soft inner part, can be eaten as food and usually tastes sweet
You should eat more fruit.
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Synonymsproduceharvestcrop
Antonymsvegetableprocessed food
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chocolate(noun)
/ˈtʃɔːklət/
a hard brown sweet food made from cocoa beans, used in cooking to add taste to cakes, etc. or eaten as a sweet
Would you like chocolate?
a chocolate cake
Synonymscocoacacaosweet
Antonymsbittersourunsweetened
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cup(noun)
/kʌp/
a small container that is like a bowl in shape, usually with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, etc.
a coffee cup
a cup and saucer
Synonymsmugchalicegobletvesselcontainer
Antonymsnone
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cheese(noun)
/tʃiːz/
a type of food made from milk that can be either soft or hard and is usually white or yellow in colour; a particular type of this food
a chunk/piece/slice of cheese
goat's cheese (= made from the milk of a goat )
Synonymscurddairy productfromage (French)
Antonymsnone (cheese is a specific type of foodnot a quality or state with an opposite)
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banana(noun)
/bəˈnænə/
a long curved fruit with a thick yellow skin and that is soft inside, which grows on trees in hot countries
I like bananas.
Synonymsplantain (sometimes)fruit
AntonymsNone (as a direct antonym)other fruits
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delicious(adjective)
/dɪˈlɪʃəs/
having a very pleasant taste or smell
Thank you so much for the delicious plate of cookies.
Synonymstastyflavorfulappetizingscrumptiousdelectablepalatable
Antonymsunappetizingdistastefulblandflavorlessnauseating