Basic Details
Word: Baked
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Cooked in an oven until firm and often brown on the outside, usually used in reference to food like bread or pastries.
Synonyms: Cooked, roasted, done
Antonyms: Raw, uncooked
Idioms and Phrases
- Baked to perfection: Used to describe food that is cooked just right. Example: "The cake was baked to perfection, fluffy and delicious."
- In a baked state: Refers to someone who is confused or unable to think clearly, often due to being tired or overwhelmed. Example: "After studying all night, he was in a baked state during the exam."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She made a delicious baked lasagna for dinner that everyone enjoyed.
Example 2: The smell of freshly baked bread filled the entire kitchen.
Example 3: After the cookies were baked, they were decorated with colourful icing.
Fun Fact
The term "baked" comes from the Old English word "bacan," which means to cook or prepare food in an oven or over a fire. Baked goods have been enjoyed by cultures around the world for thousands of years.
Famous Quote
"Life is what you bake it." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "baked" mean?
a) Raw and uncooked
b) Cooked in an oven
c) Boiled in water
d) Fried in oil
Answer: b) Cooked in an oven
2. Which of these is a synonym of "baked"?
a) Fried
b) Cooked
c) Raw
d) Frozen
Answer: b) Cooked
3. What is an antonym of "baked"?
a) Cooked
b) Baked
c) Grilled
d) Raw
Answer: d) Raw
4. Which sentence uses "baked" correctly?
a) The baked cake was still raw inside.
b) We baked a pie from scratch.
c) I like to bake my salad.
d) The baked fish is swimming in the water.
Answer: b) We baked a pie from scratch.
5. What does "baked to perfection" mean?
a) Very undercooked
b) Wonderfully cooked
c) Burnt on the outside
d) Cold and raw
Answer: b) Wonderfully cooked
