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preheat

|pre-heat|

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/priːˈhiːt/

heat beforehand

Etymology
Etymology Information

'preheat' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'heat' from Old English 'hǣtan', meaning 'to make hot'.

Historical Evolution

'preheat' was formed by combining the prefix 'pre-' with the verb 'heat', which has been used in English since the Middle Ages.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to heat beforehand', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to heat an oven or appliance to a particular temperature before using it for cooking.

Make sure to preheat the oven to 180°C before baking the cake.

Synonyms

warm upheat up

Antonyms

cool down

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42