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B2 — Upper Intermediateverb

ungere

to grease, to oil, to anoint

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

lubrificareoliarespalmareimburrare

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

asciugaresgrassarepulire

Usage note

Irregular past participle: 'unto'. Culinary and mechanical uses. 'Unto' as adjective = greasy.

Example

"Ungi la teglia con del burro prima di versare l'impasto."

"Grease the baking tin with butter before pouring in the dough."

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