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Skillet vs Skilled - What's the difference?

skillet | skilled |

As a noun skillet

is a pan for frying, generally large and heavy.

As an adjective skilled is

having or showing skill; skilful.

As a verb skilled is

past tense of skill.

skillet

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (US) A pan for frying, generally large and heavy.
    • Heat some oil in a cast-iron skillet and add the onions.
  • (US) A dish or meal cooked in such a pan.
    • This is an easy skillet with potatoes and bacon.
  • (US, as a modifier) Cooked in a skillet.
    • Can you make up a quick skillet hash?

    Synonyms

    * (pan for frying): frying pan (qualifier)

    Usage notes

    Although somewhat common, skillet'' is less common than ''frying pan'' in American English. It is not likely to be recognized in British English, where the term ''frying pan is used alone.

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    skilled

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (skill) (noun)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having or showing skill; skilful.
  • Requiring special abilities or training.
    • Synonyms
    * See

    Etymology 2

    See (skill) (verb)

    Verb

    (head)
  • (skill)

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