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Word: overcooked

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Cooked for too long

Description: Overcooked refers to food that has been cooked for an extended period, resulting in a loss of moisture and tenderness. It often leads to a texture that is excessively soft, dry, or chewy.

Examples:

• The steak was overcooked and turned out tough.
• The pasta was overcooked and became mushy.
• The vegetables were overcooked, making them unappetizing.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: Cooking something for too long

Description: Overcooked, when used as a verb, means to cook something for an excessive amount of time, usually resulting in negative changes to the food's taste, texture, or quality.

Examples:

• Be careful not to overcook the fish; otherwise, it will become dry.
• If you overcook the eggs, they will become rubbery.
• She accidentally overcooked the cake, causing it to burn.

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