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adverb |
An adverb is a certain kind of word in a sentence. When a word is an adverb, it often describes how or when or where we do things. Words like "tomorrow," "here," "there," "slowly," and "usually" are adverbs. Adverbs also go in front of other adverbs or adjectives to describe those words. If we say "This is very good cake," "good" is an adjective that tells us about the cake, and "very" is an adverb that tells us how good the cake is. |
among |
When you divide a cake among ten kids, it means that you give a piece of cake to each one of them. [1/5 definitions] |
arrangement |
When you make arrangements for something, you make plans and get things ready for it. When you make arrangements for a wedding, you decide the place for it, invite people, choose the cake, and many other things. [1/4 definitions] |
bake |
When you bake something, you cook it in an oven. For baking, the oven is hot but at a medium temperature for an oven. Things like bread, cake, and cookies are baked. [1/2 definitions] |
bakery |
a store in which baked goods, such as bread, cake, and pastry, are made or sold. |
batter2 |
a thick mixture of liquid, flour, eggs, and other ingredients, often baked into bread or cake. |
birthday |
The date when you were born is your birthday. If you were born on June 16, then June 16 every year is your birthday. Americans usually celebrate their birthdays with a cake and often a party. |
biscuit |
the British word for a small, sweet cake that is thin and crisp, baked from stiff dough. "Biscuit" often has the same meaning as "cookie." [2/3 definitions] |
brownie |
a small square of chocolate cake that is rich and chewy. [1/3 definitions] |
cake |
A cake is a soft, sweet food that is baked in an oven. A cake is made with flour, eggs, and sugar. [3/4 definitions] |
come |
We often use the word "come" when we talk about the order of things. If the cake and ice cream come after dinner, it means that the cake and ice cream follow the dinner. If your name comes before your friend's name on a list, it means that your name is above your friend's name. [1/5 definitions] |
cookie |
a small, sweet, flat or ball-shaped cake baked from stiff dough. |
crumb |
A crumb is a tiny piece that breaks off of a cookie, cake or other baked goods. |
cupcake |
a little cake for one person. Cupcakes are baked in a mold that has the size and shape of a cup. |
cut |
When you cut something like a cake, you divide it carefully into pieces with something sharp. [1/5 definitions] |
cylinder |
a solid figure with a shape similar to that of a can, a round flat cake, or a round tube with closed ends. A cylinder has parallel circular faces joined by one curved face. |
dessert |
A dessert is a sweet food such as pie, cake, or ice cream. Desserts are served at the end of a meal, especially after a dinner. |
donut |
"Donut" is another way to spell "doughnut." A doughnut is a small, sweet cake shaped like a ring. Doughnuts are fried in a deep pan of oil. |
doughnut |
a small, sweet cake shaped like a ring, that has been fried in deep fat. |
dust |
When you dust a cake with sugar, it means that you sprinkle or cover it with sugar. [1/3 definitions] |
either |
If you can have either cake or ice cream, it means that you can have cake or ice cream, but not both. [1/5 definitions] |
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