fried
- 01 A2 Elementary
cooked in hot fat or oil.
prepared by cooking in fat or oil, typically in a pan or deep-fryer.
Simple“We had fried eggs and toast for breakfast this morning.”
In context“The menu featured a variety of fried appetizers, ranging from traditional calamari to more adventurous tempura-battered vegetables.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
broken because of too much heat or electricity.
rendered inoperable due to excessive heat or an electrical surge, particularly in reference to electronic components.
Simple“The power surge last night completely fried my laptop's motherboard.”
In context“After the cooling fan failed, the processor became fried, necessitating a complete replacement of the internal hardware.”
Synonymsburnt outbrokenAntonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
feeling very tired or unable to think because you have worked too hard.
experiencing extreme mental or physical exhaustion, often resulting in an inability to process information effectively.
Simple“I've been studying for ten hours and my brain is totally fried.”
In context“By the end of the intensive three-day conference, most of the delegates felt completely fried and were eager to return home.”
- 04 C1 Advanced
being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
intoxicated by controlled substances or alcohol; often implies a state of visible cognitive impairment.
Simple“They looked completely fried when they finally left the party at 4 a.m.”
In context“The security guard noticed the group looked fried and refused them entry to the venue for safety reasons.”