CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO OVERCOOK
PRESENT
Present
I overcook
you overcook
he/she/it overcooks
we overcook
you overcook
they overcook
Present continuous
I am overcooking
you are overcooking
he/she/it is overcooking
we are overcooking
you are overcooking
they are overcooking
Present perfect
I have overcooked
you have overcooked
he/she/it has overcooked
we have overcooked
you have overcooked
they have overcooked
Present perfect continuous
I have been overcooking
you have been overcooking
he/she/it has been overcooking
we have been overcooking
you have been overcooking
they have been overcooking
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I overcooked
you overcooked
he/she/it overcooked
we overcooked
you overcooked
they overcooked
Past continuous
I was overcooking
you were overcooking
he/she/it was overcooking
we were overcooking
you were overcooking
they were overcooking
Past perfect
I had overcooked
you had overcooked
he/she/it had overcooked
we had overcooked
you had overcooked
they had overcooked
Past perfect continuous
I had been overcooking
you had been overcooking
he/she/it had been overcooking
we had been overcooking
you had been overcooking
they had been overcooking
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will overcook
you will overcook
he/she/it will overcook
we will overcook
you will overcook
they will overcook
Future continuous
I will be overcooking
you will be overcooking
he/she/it will be overcooking
we will be overcooking
you will be overcooking
they will be overcooking
Future perfect
I will have overcooked
you will have overcooked
he/she/it will have overcooked
we will have overcooked
you will have overcooked
they will have overcooked
Future perfect continuous
I will have been overcooking
you will have been overcooking
he/she/it will have been overcooking
we will have been overcooking
you will have been overcooking
they will have been overcooking
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would overcook
you would overcook
he/she/it would overcook
we would overcook
you would overcook
they would overcook
Conditional continuous
I would be overcooking
you would be overcooking
he/she/it would be overcooking
we would be overcooking
you would be overcooking
they would be overcooking
Conditional perfect
I would have overcook
you would have overcook
he/she/it would have overcook
we would have overcook
you would have overcook
they would have overcook
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been overcooking
you would have been overcooking
he/she/it would have been overcooking
we would have been overcooking
you would have been overcooking
they would have been overcooking
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you overcook
we let´s overcook
you overcook
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Past participle
overcooked
Present Participle
overcooking
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OVERCOOK»
Discover the use of
overcook in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
overcook and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Single Men Are Like Waffles_Single Women Are Like Spaghetti: ...
Overcook. Communication. en and women have very different approaches to
communication. When a man starts a conversation, it's generally to fix a problem.
If there is no problem, there is no need to talk. The man is comfortable in his box,
...
Bill Farrel, Pam Farrel, 2008
2
Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook
It is lean and easy to overcook. Tie 2 tenderloins together to increase their
thickness, and take them out of the cooker when an instant-read thermometer
inserted into the thickest part registers 145° to 150°F. The hind leg, or ham, is the
largest ...
Beth Hensperger, Julie Kaufmann, 2004
3
Chef Jojo's Basic Cooking Lessons Vol 1
Do not overcook. Cook shells in boiling water according to package directions.
Do not overcook. Cook shells in boiling water according to package directions.
Do not overcook. Cook shells in boiling water according to package directions.
4
Yearbook of Morphology 2003
I prefer the latter option, but either representation will, coupled with the Minimal
Scope Requirement, predict the intuition that transitive overcook means that the
object is overly strongly affected by the cooking process, the only possible ...
G. E. Booij, Jaap van Marle, 2003
5
A Concise Dictionary of Minnesota Ojibwe
... zhaagoojitoon vti2; overcome people zhaagooji'iwe vai OVERCOOK
OVERCOOK: overcook s.o. onzaamiz lonzaamizw-I vta; overcook s.t.
onzaamizan vti OVERCOOKED OVERCOOKED: be overcooked onzaamide,
onzaamidemagad vii; ...
6
マンガで日本語: Basic to Intermediate Level
5 (can use). e) Something irreparable Studio Ko Yuki: iH i L J: T , <r> tf *> t> i fo
eat (invitation), overcook (EP) Let's eat, or they'll overcook. In the colloquial
register, ~ T L *> f 1 t- and ~ c >p o t- in the past), as in this case. <n If form) => co t
/T L t ...
7
Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull
You overcook it, it defeats its own purpose.” Irma, in reverse shot, says, “No,” and
her body language and appearance as she stands before the stove express
bitterness. She glares angrily back at Jake in silence. Scorsese conveys volumes
...
8
Keys to Good Cooking: A Guide to Making the Best of Foods ...
In general the larger the roast, the lower you should set the oven temperature, so
that the outside doesn't overcook while the inside cooks through. Low oven
temperatures, below 300°F/150°C, cook roasts through slowly and evenly, but
also ...
9
Eastern Ojibwa-Chippewa-Ottawa Dictionary
'Gii-baa= zhji-gwaashkni/ (W); over and over aabda av. overactive aj be
overactive zaa= mkamgizid vai, W, CL. overcome vt overcome s.t. zhaa=
goojtood vti of illnesses, Ot. overcook vt overcook s.t. zaamaa= kzang vti, Ot;
zaamzekwaadang ...
10
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Asian Cooking
Do not overcook potatoes or they will become mealy. Drain potatoes and return
to the pot. Turn heat on low and start to mash potatoes with a wire masher. The
heat will dry potatoes some, giving them a finer texture. Add remaining salt, butter
, ...
Annie Wong, Jeffrey Yarbrough, 2002
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OVERCOOK»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
overcook is used in the context of the following news items.
San Pedro Fish Market hopes for smooth sailing in waterfront revamp
"Don't overcook that," the 72-year-old says from across the counter. "A fish like that shouldn't be overcooked." If there's anyone who knows how ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
Making greens the 'star' of your diet
You don't have to rely on bread and meat to satisfy hunger. The trick, though, is to not overcook greens or any other vegetable, as you'll lose ... «Tyler Morning Telegraph, Jul 15»
Serving breakfast for dinner, with a bit of pasta in the mix
They need to be cooked over medium-low heat, stirred constantly, and pulled off the heat the minute they're done so they don't overcook and ... «Poughkeepsie Journal, Jul 15»
Smoking and planking in the kitchen
Advantages: Because the water can be kept at a constant temperature (with the use of a thermometer), you can not overcook the meat. «Bangalore Mirror, Jul 15»
Ruby Tandoh's Rolls With a Punch
It's really important not to overcook this, or it will shrink, dry and become difficult to roll. 5 While the sponge bakes, set a sheet of baking ... «NDTV, Jul 15»
The Rout of Trout: How 70s British Dinner Staple Could Disappear …
People tend to overcook it, which makes it dry, but it just needs a gentle pan-fry or grilling to bring out its lovely delicate flavour." For chef and ... «NDTV, Jul 15»
Smoked New Orleans-Style Barbecue Shrimp recipe
Larger fish are easier to overcook and much harder to turn, they write. Using tongs to flip a whole fish on the grill will destroy it. Use the largest ... «NOLA.com, Jul 15»
Thai-Inspired Pork Tenderloin Salad
Just be sure not to overcook the meat; like a chicken breast, pork tenderloin goes from juicy to dry in a manner of minutes. As soon as the meat ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
The Life Of This Food Blogger Will Make You Reconsider Your Day …
I add entirely too much curry and the pork is just not flavorful enough, but I shamelessly overcook the ramen noodles because that's how I like ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
Chefs are game for cooking at the fair
The most important thing with venison is not to overcook it and our whole process works along those lines. It's about pan frying and sealing the ... «Yorkshire Post, Jul 15»
