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preheated

/ˌpriːˈhiːtɪd/ /priˈhiːtɪd/

Meanings
verb
To heat something in preparation for further action, especially cooking

Examples :

"I preheated the oven to 350 degrees before putting the cookies in to bake. "
food utensil action process

Related Words

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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preparation noun

/pɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/

The act of preparing or getting ready.

"The preparation for the history test took her several hours. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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degrees noun

/dɪˈɡɹiːz/

A stage of proficiency or qualification in a course of study, now especially an award bestowed by a university or, in some countries, a college, as a certification of academic achievement. (In the United States, can include secondary schools.)

"She needs two more degrees to become a fully qualified doctor. "

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putting verb

[ˈpʰʊɾɪŋ] /ˈpʌtɪŋ/

To place something somewhere.

"She put her books on the table."

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beforehand adjective

/bɪˈfɔːhænd/ /bɪˈfɔɹhænd/

In comfortable circumstances as regards property; forehanded.

"Example Sentence: "Having invested wisely over the years, my grandmother is quite beforehand and enjoys a comfortable retirement." "

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further verb

/fɜː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)/

To help forward; to assist.

"The teacher furthered the students' understanding of fractions by providing extra examples. "

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cooking verb

/ˈkʊ.kɪŋ/

To prepare (food) for eating by heating it, often by combining it with other ingredients.

"My mom is cooking dinner for the family tonight. "

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action noun

/ˈæk.ʃən/

Something done so as to accomplish a purpose.

"The student's action of studying diligently improved her grades. "

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heated verb

/ˈhiːtɪd/

To cause an increase in temperature of (an object or space); to cause to become hot (often with "up").

"The oven was heated up to 350 degrees for the roast. "

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cookies noun

/ˈkʊkiz/

A small, flat, baked good which is either crisp or soft but firm.

"My mom baked chocolate chip cookies for our after-school snack. "

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before adverb

/bɪˈfɔː/ /biˈfɔɹ/

At an earlier time.

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "