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cook vs overcook

overcook vs cook

cook is a noun but overcook is not a noun.

cook and overcook both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cook Yes No Yes No
overcook No No Yes No
As verbs, overcook is a hyponym of cook; that is, overcook is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cook:
  • cook: transform and make suitable for consumption by heating
  • overcook: cook too long
cook (noun) overcook (noun)
someone who cooks food
cook (verb) overcook (verb)
transform and make suitable for consumption by heating cook too long
transform by heating
prepare for eating by applying heat
prepare a hot meal
tamper, with the purpose of deception
Difference between cook and overcook

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