A1 noun Neutro #3,721 mais comum

egg

/ɛɡ/

An oval object laid by a female bird, especially a chicken, used as food. It consists of a hard outer shell, a clear white, and a yellow center called the yolk.

Exemplos

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1

I usually have a boiled egg for breakfast.

I usually have a boiled egg for breakfast.

2

The recipe requires the addition of one large organic egg.

The recipe requires the addition of one large organic egg.

3

Can you grab a carton of eggs from the shop?

Can you grab a carton of eggs from the shop?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
egg
Verb
egg
Adjetivo
eggy
Relacionado
eggshell
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Dica de memorização

The word 'egg' starts with an 'e'. Imagine the letter 'e' as a little chicken sitting on a round egg.

Quiz rápido

How many ____ do we need for the cake?

Correto!

A resposta correta é: eggs

Exemplos

1

I usually have a boiled egg for breakfast.

everyday

I usually have a boiled egg for breakfast.

2

The recipe requires the addition of one large organic egg.

formal

The recipe requires the addition of one large organic egg.

3

Can you grab a carton of eggs from the shop?

informal

Can you grab a carton of eggs from the shop?

4

The avian egg provides a nutrient-rich environment for the developing embryo.

academic

The avian egg provides a nutrient-rich environment for the developing embryo.

5

Our company supplies liquid egg products to major industrial bakeries.

business

Our company supplies liquid egg products to major industrial bakeries.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
egg
Verb
egg
Adjetivo
eggy
Relacionado
eggshell

Colocações comuns

scrambled eggs scrambled eggs
hard-boiled egg hard-boiled egg
fried egg fried egg
egg white egg white
raw egg raw egg

Frases Comuns

to walk on eggshells

to be extremely cautious about what one says or does

to have egg on one's face

to be embarrassed by something stupid one has done

a good egg

a person who is kind, honest, or reliable

Frequentemente confundido com

egg vs edge

Edge refers to the outside limit of an object, while egg is a food item; they sound similar but have different vowel sounds.

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Notas de uso

In cooking, the word 'egg' usually refers to a chicken's egg. If using eggs from other animals like ducks or quails, the animal name must be specified.

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Erros comuns

Learners often treat 'egg' as uncountable and say 'I want some egg,' but it is a countable noun and should be 'an egg' or 'some eggs.'

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Dica de memorização

The word 'egg' starts with an 'e'. Imagine the letter 'e' as a little chicken sitting on a round egg.

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Origem da palavra

From the Old Norse word 'egg', which replaced the native Old English word 'æg'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun Requires the article 'an' (an egg) Regular plural form: eggs
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Contexto cultural

Eggs are a significant symbol of new life and are central to Easter traditions, where they are often dyed or made of chocolate.

Quiz rápido

How many ____ do we need for the cake?

Correto!

A resposta correta é: eggs

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cookie

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A cookie is a small, flat, sweet baked food. It is usually made from flour, sugar, and oil or butter, and often includes ingredients like chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins.

menu

A1

A menu is a list of food and drink options that you can choose from at a restaurant or café. It can also refer to a list of functions or commands displayed on a computer screen.

recipe

A1

A set of written instructions that tell you how to cook or prepare a specific type of food. It usually includes a list of ingredients and step-by-step directions to follow.

cook

A1

To prepare food by heating it so that it is ready to eat. It describes the general process of making a meal using heat sources like a stove or oven.

bake

A1

To cook food by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven. This method is most commonly used for preparing bread, cakes, and cookies.

fry

A1

A thin strip of potato that has been deep-fried until crispy. It is commonly served as a side dish or snack and is often seasoned with salt.

drink

A1

To take liquid into your mouth and swallow it. It is a basic human action used for hydration, nutrition, or social enjoyment.

milk

A1

Milk is a white liquid produced by female mammals, such as cows and goats, used as food by humans. It is commonly consumed as a drink or used as an ingredient in various recipes like cereal, coffee, and cakes.

tea

A1

A popular drink made by soaking dried leaves in hot water. It can be served hot or cold and is often enjoyed with milk, sugar, or lemon.

meat

A1

Meat is the flesh of animals, such as cows, pigs, or chickens, that is used as food. It is a common source of protein and is usually cooked before being eaten.

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