Word
fried
US/ˈfɹaɪd/
UK/fɹˈaɪd/
Definitions
01cooked in oil
A2 · Elementary Cooking
adj. cooked in hot fat or oil.
adj. prepared by cooking in fat or oil, typically in a pan or deep-fryer.
“We had fried eggs and toast for breakfast this morning.”
“The menu featured a variety of fried appetizers, ranging from traditional calamari to more adventurous tempura-battered vegetables.”
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02broken by heat
B2 · Upper Intermediate Computing Informal
adj. broken because of too much heat or electricity.
adj. rendered inoperable due to excessive heat or an electrical surge, particularly in reference to electronic components.
“The power surge last night completely fried my laptop's motherboard.”
“After the cooling fan failed, the processor became fried, necessitating a complete replacement of the internal hardware.”
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03exhausted
B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal · Slang
adj. feeling very tired or unable to think because you have worked too hard.
adj. experiencing extreme mental or physical exhaustion, often resulting in an inability to process information effectively.
“I've been studying for ten hours and my brain is totally fried.”
“By the end of the intensive three-day conference, most of the delegates felt completely fried and were eager to return home.”
04intoxicated
C1 · Advanced Slang
adj. being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
adj. intoxicated by controlled substances or alcohol; often implies a state of visible cognitive impairment.
“They looked completely fried when they finally left the party at 4 a.m.”
“The security guard noticed the group looked fried and refused them entry to the venue for safety reasons.”
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Real-World Examples
“They’re small green peppers, which are fried, sprinkled with salt and then eaten whole.” “Described as calm character, Promise Okoro's goat loves fried rice and has become celebrated locally.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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- Common
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- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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