Cook vs. Bake

Both 'cook' and 'bake' are concerned with preparing food, but they are used in different contexts. Follow the lesson to find out more about them.

What is the difference between 'cook' and 'bake'?

'Cook' is a more general term than can cover different methods of preparing food. 'Bake', however, is more specific and refers to a particular method used in preparing particular types of food. This lesson will further clarify this difference.

Context of Use

'Cook' can be used as a general term that refers to the act of preparing a meal or dish, using various methods such as boiling, frying, baking, etc. It involves applying heat to raw or partially raw ingredients to make them edible or transform their texture. It can also be used more specifically with specific types of food material such as meat, fish, rice, pasta, vegetables, etc. which are prepared using heat. 'Bake', on the other hand, specifically refers to a method of cooking food using dry heat in an enclosed space, such as an oven. It typically applies to the preparation of bread, pastries, cakes, cookies, and other baked goods. Here are some examples:

She cooked a delicious meal for her family.

'Cook' can be used as a general term to refer to preparation of a meal.

She was cooking some pasta for dinner.

'Cook' can also be used with specific food materials.

They decided to bake a cake to celebrate their anniversary.

He baked a loaf of bread using his grandmother's recipe.

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