Knead

Pronunciation: /niːd/

Definitions of knead

verb to work and press into a mass with the hands

Example Sentences

A1 She kneads the dough to make bread.

A2 The baker kneads the dough until it is smooth and elastic.

B1 Kneading the dough is an important step in making homemade pizza.

B2 After kneading the dough, let it rest before shaping it into loaves.

C1 Professional bakers have mastered the art of kneading dough to perfection.

C2 The chef demonstrated how to knead the pasta dough until it reaches the right consistency.

Examples of knead in a Sentence

formal The baker must knead the dough for at least 10 minutes to ensure it has the right consistency.

informal I always knead the bread dough by hand instead of using a machine.

slang My grandma's secret to making the best pie crust is to really knead the dough until it's just right.

figurative In order to succeed in life, you must knead your skills and talents to reach your full potential.

Grammatical Forms of knead

• past tense: kneaded
• plural: kneads
• comparative: kneader
• superlative: kneadest
• present tense: kneading
• future tense: will knead
• perfect tense: have kneaded
• continuous tense: is kneading
• singular: knead
• positive degree: knead
• infinitive: to knead
• gerund: kneading
• participle: kneading

Origin and Evolution of knead

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'knead' originated from the Old English word 'cnedan' which means 'to knead, squeeze, press'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'knead' has retained its original meaning of working dough or clay with the hands, but it has also been extended to figurative uses such as 'kneading' a problem or situation to find a solution.