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reheating

/ˌriːˈhiːtɪŋ/ /riˈhiːtɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To heat something after it has cooled off, especially previously cooked food (also in figurative senses).

Examples :

"I’m reheating some leftovers for dinner."
food utensil 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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figurative adjective

/ˈfɪɡəɹətɪv/

Of use as a metaphor, simile, or metonym, as opposed to literal; using figures; as when saying that someone who eats more than they should is a pig or like a pig.

"The teacher used figurative language to explain the complex concept, saying that the student's mind was a blank slate. "

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instead adverb

/ɪnˈstɛd/

In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

"I was going to go shopping, but I went dancing instead."

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several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

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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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leftovers noun

/ˈlɛftˌʌvərz/ /ˈlɛftˌoʊvərz/

Something left behind; an excess or remainder.

"We ate the leftovers from dinner for lunch the next day. "

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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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crucible noun

/ˈkɹuː.sɪ.bəl/

A cup-shaped piece of laboratory equipment used to contain chemical compounds when heating them to very high temperatures.

"The chemist placed the solid sample into the crucible before putting it in the furnace for heating. "

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subjected verb

/səbˈdʒɛktɪd/

(construed with to) To cause (someone or something) to undergo a particular experience, especially one that is unpleasant or unwanted.

"I came here to buy souvenirs, not to be subjected to a tirade of abuse!"

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previously adverb

/ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ /ˈpɹivi.əsli/

(with present-tense constructions) First; beforehand, in advance.

"Previously, I had planned to study for the math test on Saturday. "

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yesterday noun

/ˈjɛstədeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/

The day immediately before today; one day ago.

"Today is the child of yesterday and the parent of tomorrow."

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alternative noun

/ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv/ /ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/

A situation which allows a mutually exclusive choice between two or more possibilities; a choice between two or more possibilities.

"The school offered an alternative schedule for students who needed more time to study. "