Finding the main idea of a paragraph along with making an inference, finding the author's purpose, or understanding vocab words in context is one of the reading skills you'll need to master before taking the reading comprehension section on any standardized test.
Eggs being fried in a pan. noun. The definition of a pan is a container used for cooking. It can also refer to a certain amount of an item which a pan will hold. An example of a pan is a cooking pot used for frying eggs. An example of a pan is a cooking pot full of water.
A shallow, wide, open container, usually of metal and without a lid, used for holding liquids, cooking, and other domestic purposes. 2. A vessel similar in form to a pan, especially: a. An open metal dish used to separate gold or other metal from gravel or waste by washing. b. Either of the receptacles on a balance or pair of scales. c. A vessel used for boiling and evaporating liquids.