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Grammar and Linguistics > Food or meal?
Food or meal?
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aldonza
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Food or meal?
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Hi there!
I want to say that she is an excellent cook. So, should I say that
She cooks delicious food or She cooks delicious meals?
Are these two words correct in this context or one is better than the other?
Thanks in advance!!
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24 Mar 2012
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cunliffe
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I think they �re both OK, but food is slightly more usual, I would say. |
24 Mar 2012
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yanogator
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I agree with cunliffe that "She cooks delicious food" sounds a little better. In another situation, you might say "She cooks delicious meals for her family" or "She cooks delicious meals for us", but as a general comment, "food" works better. Bruce |
24 Mar 2012
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aldonza
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Thank you both. You have been very helpful 
Cheers
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25 Mar 2012
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douglas
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saying "meals" tends to imply she is good at coming up with excellent combinations (entire meals) of food. Using "food" comments more on her capabilities as a cook. |
26 Mar 2012
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