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cook vs poach

poach vs cook

cook is a noun but poach is not a noun.

cook and poach both are verbs.

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

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