baked
- 01 A2 Elementary
cooked in an oven using dry heat.
describing food that has been cooked by dry heat in an oven.
Simple“She served a delicious baked potato with butter and cheese.”
In context“The menu featured a selection of baked goods, including sourdough bread and artisanal pastries prepared on-site every morning.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
feeling very affected by drugs, especially marijuana.
experiencing a state of significant intoxication, specifically from the use of cannabis.
Simple“They looked completely baked after spending the afternoon at the festival.”
In context“The group sat on the porch looking entirely baked, barely noticing the pizza delivery driver standing at the gate.”
UsageUsually follows a linking verb like 'be', 'look', or 'get'.
Teacher's tipThis is very informal and specific to drug culture; learners should avoid using it in professional or polite social settings.
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“Other UK bakeries and dessert shops have been featuring sweetcorn baked goods on their menus too.”
“Millions of people across Europe -- particularly in France, Italy, Spain and Britain -- baked through a new wave of extreme temperatures Thursday as the continent's latest heatwave picked up.”