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bake

|bake|

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/beɪk/

cook by dry heat

Etymology
Etymology Information

'bake' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'bacan', where 'bacan' meant 'to bake'.

Historical Evolution

'bacan' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'bake'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to cook by dry heat', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a social event at which baked food is served.

We attended a bake sale at the community center.

Synonyms

bake salebaking event

Verb 1

to cook food by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven.

She decided to bake a cake for the party.

Synonyms

roastcook

Antonyms

freeze

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Idioms

bake off

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35