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Meat
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Very common
~ 2300
~ 2300
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Meat -
Edible flesh of animals, especially mammals, as food
Example: I enjoy eating grilled steak, it's my favorite type of meat.
Usage: formalContext: culinary discussions, grocery shopping, dining out
Note: Commonly used in the context of food and cooking.
The core or essential part of something
Example: He got straight to the meat of the issue during the meeting.
Usage: informalContext: business meetings, casual conversations
Note: Used metaphorically to refer to the most important or crucial aspect of something.
The body of a text, speech, or discussion
Example: The professor's lecture was long, but the meat of the topic was covered in the first half.
Usage: formalContext: academic settings, professional presentations
Note: Refers to the substantive or significant part of a piece of communication.
Meat's synonyms
protein
Protein refers to a nutrient that is essential for the body's growth and repair.
Example: Protein is an essential nutrient found in foods like meat, fish, and beans.
Note: Protein is a broader term that encompasses various sources, including meat.
flesh
Flesh refers to the soft substance of the body of a person or animal.
Example: The butcher displayed various cuts of flesh at the market.
Note: Flesh is a more anatomical term that can also refer to the soft tissue of fruits.
beef
Beef specifically refers to the meat from cattle, especially cows.
Example: I prefer to grill beef steaks for dinner.
Note: Beef is a type of meat from a specific animal, whereas 'meat' is a more general term.
pork
Pork is the meat from pigs.
Example: She cooked a delicious pork roast for the family gathering.
Note: Pork specifically refers to the meat from pigs, whereas 'meat' is a more general term.
venison
Venison is the meat of a deer used as food.
Example: Venison is a lean and flavorful meat obtained from deer.
Note: Venison is a specific type of meat obtained from deer, distinct from the general term 'meat.'
Meat expressions, common phrases
Bring home the bacon
To earn a living, especially to provide for a family.
Example: John works hard to bring home the bacon for his family.
Note: Metaphorical use of 'bacon' to represent money or livelihood.
In a pickle
To be in a difficult or troublesome situation.
Example: I forgot to buy meat for the barbecue, and now we're in a pickle.
Note: Metaphorical use of 'pickle' to represent a difficult situation.
Full of baloney
To be filled with nonsense or lies.
Example: I don't believe his excuse; it's full of baloney.
Note: Metaphorical use of 'baloney' to represent nonsense.
Meat and potatoes
The essential or fundamental aspects of something.
Example: The basic training course covers the meat and potatoes of the new software.
Note: Metaphorical use of 'meat and potatoes' to represent the core or main components.
Beat around the bush
To avoid addressing an issue directly or to speak evasively.
Example: Stop beating around the bush and tell me what you really think.
Note: Metaphorical use of 'bush' to represent the main topic.
Like two peas in a pod
To be very similar or identical.
Example: They are like two peas in a pod, always together.
Note: Metaphorical comparison to peas in a pod to convey closeness or similarity.
Chew the fat
To engage in casual conversation or gossip.
Example: We sat around chewing the fat until late into the night.
Note: Metaphorical use of 'fat' to represent leisurely or idle talk.
Meat everyday (slang) expressions
Gravy
Gravy means something good that is received or obtained unexpectedly or in addition to what was expected.
Example: Getting a promotion on your first day? That's gravy!
Note: Gravy is a sauce made from meat drippings, but in slang, it signifies an added bonus or benefit.
Juicy
Juicy means interesting, gossipy, or scandalous information.
Example: Tell me the juicy details of what happened at the party.
Note: Juicy is used figuratively to describe intriguing details, unlike the literal meaning of moistness in meat.
Hot dog
Hot dog is used to describe something that is excellent, impressive, or outstanding.
Example: Wow, that new car is a real hot dog!
Note: Hot dog is commonly associated with a type of sausage in a bun, but in slang, it represents something remarkable or outstanding.
Duck soup
Duck soup means something that is very easy to do or accomplish.
Example: Don't worry, that exam will be duck soup for you.
Note: Duck soup is a simple and clear soup made from cooking a duck, but in slang, it signifies a task that is extremely easy.
Carve out a niche
To carve out a niche means to establish a specialized position or role in a particular area.
Example: She's trying to carve out a niche for herself in the fashion industry.
Note: The literal meaning of carving is cutting or shaping something, while the slang meaning refers to creating a specific place or position.
Meat market
Meat market refers to a social gathering or place where people, especially singles, go to meet potential romantic partners.
Example: That club is always a meat market on Saturday nights.
Note: While meat market typically refers to a place where meat is bought and sold, in slang, it denotes a setting for socializing and potentially finding romantic connections.
Meat - Examples
The meat was cooked to perfection.
I don't eat meat because I'm a vegetarian.
The butcher shop sells a variety of meat products.
Meat grammar
Meat - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: meat
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): meats, meat
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): meat
Syllables, Separation and Stress
meat Contains 1 syllables: meat
Phonetic transcription: ˈmēt
meat , ˈmēt (The red syllable is stressed)
Meat - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
meat: ~ 2300 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.