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Meaning of the word overcook in English

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overcook

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkʊk/
UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈkʊk/
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Verb

cook (food) for too long or at too high a temperature

Example:
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Be careful not to overcook the pasta, or it will become mushy.
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I always tend to overcook chicken, making it dry.
Synonym:
burn scorch
Antonym:
undercook
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