English

brown

braʊn, bɹaʊn
Meaning: to brown (cook until brown)
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: bɹaʊn

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base brown
3rd person singular present browns
Present participle browning
Past browned
Will future will brown
Going-to future going to brown
Imperative negative don't brown / do not brown

Example

You should brown the meat before adding the vegetables.
You should brown the meat before adding the vegetables.

Usage Notes

To cook food until its surface turns brown, often to enhance flavor or appearance.

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