Lesson 74/202 · 18 words · 0 learned

A1 · Food & drink (2)

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salt(noun)
/sɔːlt/
a white substance that is added to food to make it taste better or to preserve it. Salt is obtained from mines and is also found in seawater . It is sometimes called common salt to show that it is different from other chemical salts . Its chemical name is sodium chloride .
Season with salt and pepper.
Pass the salt, please.
Synonymssodium chlorideseasoningflavoring
Antonymsblandnessunsavory
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soup(noun)
/suːp/
a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, etc. in water, often eaten as the first course of a meal
canned/packaged soups
a bowl of soup
Synonymsbrothconsomméstewchowdergumbobouillon
Antonymssolidsmain courseentrée
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water(noun)
/ˈwɔːtər/
a liquid without colour, smell or taste that falls as rain, is in lakes, rivers and seas, and is used for drinking, washing, etc.
I need some water.
a glass of water
SynonymsaquaH2Oliquidhydrationdrink
Antonymsdehydrationdrynessaridness
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tomato(noun)
/təˈmeɪtəʊ/
a soft fruit with a lot of juice and shiny red skin that is eaten as a vegetable either raw or cooked
There are some tomatoes in the fridge.
tomato plants
Synonymslove apple (archaic)
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onion(noun)
/ˈʌnjən/
a round vegetable with many layers inside each other and a brown, red or white skin. Onions have a strong smell and taste.
Can you buy me some onions?
Chop the onions finely.
Synonymsshallotbulbvegetable
AntonymsNone
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meal(noun)
/miːl/
an occasion when people eat food, especially breakfast, lunch or dinner
What time would you like your evening meal?
Lunch is his main meal of the day.
Synonymsrepastfeastcollationsnackdinnerlunchbreakfast
Antonymsfaststarvationabstinence
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salad(noun)
/ˈsæləd/
a mixture of raw vegetables such as lettuce , tomato and cucumber , usually served with other food as part of a meal
Anna eats a mixed salad with some fruit.
Is cold meat and salad OK for lunch?
Synonymsgreensgarden saladleafy greenscoleslaw (specifically cabbage salad)
Antonymsmain courseentréedessert
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ice cream(noun)
/aɪs kriːm/
a type of sweet frozen food made from milk fat, tasting of fruit, chocolate, etc. and often eaten as a dessert ; a small amount of this food intended for one person, often served in a container made of biscuit that is like a cone in shape
chocolate chip/vanilla ice cream
The trip has been exhausting and I'll be glad to be home.
Synonymsfrozen dessertgelatosherbetsorbet
Antonymssoupstewwarm dessert
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lunch(noun)
/lʌntʃ/
a meal eaten in the middle of the day
I often have lunch at 11 o'clock.
I always eat/have lunch at my desk.
Synonymsmidday mealluncheonnoonday meal
Antonymsbreakfastdinnersupper
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thirsty(adjective)
/ˈθɜːrsti/
needing or wanting to drink
He is very thirsty.
We were hungry and thirsty.
Synonymsparcheddryariddehydrated
Antonymsquenchedsatiatedhydrated
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meat(noun)
/miːt/
the soft part of an animal or a bird that can be eaten as food; a particular type of this
He likes eating meat.
There's not much meat on her (= she is very thin).
Synonymsfleshproteinmuscleanimal protein
Antonymsvegetableproducegreensvegan food
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sugar(noun)
/ˈʃʊɡər/
a sweet substance, often in the form of white or brown crystals , made from the juices of various plants, used in cooking or to make tea, coffee, etc. sweeter
a sugar plantation/refinery/bowl
Do you take sugar(= have it in your tea, coffee, etc.)?
Synonymssweetenersaccharineglucosefructosedextrose
Antonymssaltbitternessunsweetened
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rice(noun)
/raɪs/
short, narrow white or brown grain grown on wet land in hot countries as food; the plant that produces this grain
I usually have rice, vegetable and meat for lunch.
long-/short-grain rice
Synonymsgrainstaplecooked ricepaddy
Antonyms(related to alternativesnot antonyms) pastabreadpotatoes
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potato(noun)
/pəˈteɪtəʊ/
a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground as part of a plant also called a potato
Those farmers are planting potatoes.
roast/boiled/baked/fried potatoes
Synonymsspudtaterroot vegetablemurphy
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wine(noun)
/waɪn/
an alcoholic drink made from the juice of grapes that has been left to ferment . There are many different kinds of wine .
My father sometimes drinks wine.
The region produces top-quality wines.
Synonymsboozealcoholic beveragevino
Antonymswaterjuicesoft drink
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tea(noun)
/tiː/
a hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto dried tea leaves
Would you like a cup of tea?
We'll need a flat surface to play the game on.
Synonymsbrewcuppainfusionherbal teatisane
Antonymscoffeesodajuicewater
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milk(noun)
/mɪlk/
the white liquid produced by cows, goats and some other animals as food for their young and used as a drink by humans
She is drinking milk.
a pint/litre of milk
Synonymsdairy drinkwhite fluidcalcium source
Antonymswaterjuicesoda
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sandwich(noun)
/ˈsænwɪtʃ/
two slices of bread, often spread with butter, with a layer of meat, cheese, etc. between them
I like this sandwich very much.
Synonymssubherohoagiegrinderwedgedagwood
Antonymssoupsaladdessert