verb

fry

to fry

Shall I fry some eggs for breakfast?

Should I fry some eggs for breakfast?

Fry the onions gently in a little oil.

Fry the onions gently in a little oil.

((sth.)) to cook (sth.) in hot fat or oil Shall I fry some eggs for breakfast?

Synonyms: sauté, pan-fry; Antonyms: boil, steam

From Old French 'frire', from Latin 'frigere' meaning 'to roast, fry'.

Think of 'French fries' – they are potatoes that have been fried. This connection makes it easy to remember.

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