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edible

/ˈedɪbl/
English Definition
adj. safe to eat
中文释义
可食用的
Example Sentence

Many wild mushrooms are not edible, and even experienced foragers must carefully distinguish between safe species and their toxic look-alikes.

许多野生蘑菇不可食用,即使是经验丰富的采集者也必须仔细区分安全品种与其有毒的相似物种。

Synonyms
consumable eatable palatable
Antonyms
inedible poisonous
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ed(eat)+ible(able)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “edible”?

  1. A Having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character
  2. B Safe to eat
  3. C Packed closely
  4. D Slightly warm; not enthusiastic
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B — Safe to eat. “edible” means safe to eat.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “safe to eat”?

  1. A dense
  2. B lukewarm
  3. C gentle
  4. D edible
Show answer

D — edible. “edible” means safe to eat.

Common questions about “edible”

What does “edible” mean?

edible — safe to eat. In Chinese: 可食用的.

How do you pronounce “edible”?

edible is pronounced /ˈedɪbl/.

How is “edible” used in a sentence?

Many wild mushrooms are not edible, and even experienced foragers must carefully distinguish between safe species and their toxic look-alikes. (许多野生蘑菇不可食用,即使是经验丰富的采集者也必须仔细区分安全品种与其有毒的相似物种。)

What are synonyms for “edible”?

consumable, eatable, palatable — all close in meaning to edible (safe to eat).

What is the opposite of “edible”?

inedible, poisonous — each the opposite of edible (safe to eat).

Is “edible” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. edible is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “edible”?

ed(eat)+ible(able)

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The Digital SAT tests vocabulary through Words in Context questions, never as a standalone definition. Learn the word, then use it against a real passage.