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overcook

Definition:

verb (used with object)

1. to cook (food) for too long or at too high a temperature, resulting in its becoming overdone or burned.

verb (used without object)

2. to cook food for too long or at too high a temperature, resulting in its becoming overdone or burned.

Senses:

1. (verb)
a. to cook food for too long, resulting in a loss of flavor or texture.

Example sentence: Don't overcook the pasta; it should be al dente.

2. (verb)
a. to cook food until it is burned or charred.

Example sentence: I accidentally overcooked the chicken, and now it's completely blackened.

Usage:

1. Kitchen:
a. You can easily overcook vegetables if you leave them on the stove for too long.

Example sentence: She often forgets about the broccoli and overcooks it.

2. Cooking competition:
a. In tonight's episode, one contestant was eliminated because they overcooked their steak.

Example sentence: The judges criticized him for overcooking the meat.

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