Synonyms

    bake (cook things such as bread or cakes by dry heat): I bake bread every day. toast (make bread or other food brown by putting it near a high heat): Toast the bread lightly on both sides. fry (cook in hot oil or fat): Fry the onions until …

  call (shout something loudly to attract attention): Did someone call my name? shout (say something very loud): There’s no need to shout; I can hear you. cry (call out loudly, scream): She ran downstairs and cried for help. exclaim (shout with strong emotion): You can’t do that!’ He exclaimed …

  barrier (a bar, wall, fence, or gate that stops people or vehicles from entering a place): The crowd had to wait behind barriers. barricade (a temporary structure placed across a road, path, etc. to prevent people from getting through): Police erected a barricade across the road. railings (a fence …

job (a paid position of regular employment): She got a job as a waitress. position formal (a job within an organization): I want to apply for the position of Chief Financial Officer. post (a position of duty or employment): His father holds the post of foreign minister. vacancy (an unoccupied …

  idea (a thought or plan in your mind): I have to talk to John; he’s always full of good ideas. thought (something that you think of or remember): The thought of closing the window never crossed my mind. concept (a general idea or understanding of something): She was unfamiliar with …