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boil
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- pronunciation:
- boIl
- phrases:
- boil over
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
boils, boiling, boiled |
| definition 1: |
to change from a liquid to a gas by heating.
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| definition 2: |
to heat a liquid until it starts to turn into a gas.
You should boil the water before you pour it over the tea leaves.
- similar words:
- cook
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| definition 3: |
to cook in very hot water.
I like to boil eggs for breakfast.- similar words:
- cook, simmer
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| phrase: |
boil over |
| derivations: |
boilable (adj.), boiling (adj.) |
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