Synonyms for
Boil
Definition
To heat a liquid until it reaches its boiling point and turns into a gas.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- boil water
- boil eggs
- boil over
- boil down
- boil dry
- boil the ocean
- boiling point
Word family
Usage note
The verb 'boil' can refer to the physical process of heating liquid to its boiling point or to a state of intense anger. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.
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Example sentences
- I like to boil eggs for breakfast.
- She had to boil the potatoes for dinner.
- He watched the pot boil over the stove.
- The water began to boil as the temperature increased.
- The soup will boil if you don't turn down the heat.
Quotes
I could see the steam rising from the boiling pot.
His anger was boiling inside of him.
The kettle was whistling as the water boiled.