On the afternoon in question the Jensens were using an electric frypan on the table in the annexe to cook a roast dinner. The source of electric power for the frypan was a power point situated near the stove inside the caravan.
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Frypan
Synonyms for "frypan" (9 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: frying pan, skillet, fry pan, frypan class, frypan type.
- Sentence evidence is available for frypan, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "frypan".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "frypan"
Keep "frypan" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "frypan" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "frypan", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "frypan" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriesMore specific
6 entriesaluminum frypananodized aluminum frypancarbon steel frypancast iron frypanceramic coated frypannonstick frypan
Collocations
6 entriescast iron frypanfrying panlong handle frypannonstick frypanoven safe frypanstainless steel frypan
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
Place beef in frypan and cook for 1 minute on each side. Remove beef from pan and cover. Place reserved marinade in frypan, add mushrooms and simmer until marinade has reduced and mushrooms are soft.
Source: wiktionary
It has 20 pieces (including a 6-piece tool set and a non-stick frypan) and costs $150.
Source: wiktionary
A pile of assorted kitchen gear—a heavy frypan dark with soot, several spoons and forks stuck tidily in a clean pot, a kettle as blackened as the frypan, and a large pot that tilted benignly to one side—rested against the side of the firepit.
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "frypan"?
Closest matches include frying pan, skillet, fry pan, frypan class, frypan type.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "frypan"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.