Synonyms for

Boiled

Verb / bɔɪld / Another word for boiled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Boiled means to cook something in boiling water or liquid.

Synonyms & similar words

seethe freeze stewed boil poached roil moil churn cooked simmered poached steamed stewed braised scrambled parboiled blanched coddled soused scalded brewed macerated infused fermented heated melted warmed roasted

Synonyms by register

Formal

simmered poached stewed

Informal

cooked done heated up

Literary

tempered steeped

Antonyms

raw uncooked fresh green unprocessed unprepared

Common collocations

  • hard boiled
  • soft boiled
  • boiled egg
  • boiled water
  • boiled down
  • boiled potatoes
  • boiled sweets

Word family

noun boil
verb boil
adjective boiled

Usage note

Boiled typically refers to food cooked in boiling water. It can also refer to a state of anger or agitation, as in 'boiling mad'.

Example sentences

  1. She boiled the potatoes until they were soft.
  2. He boiled the water to make tea.
  3. We boiled the corn on the cob for dinner.
  4. The chef boiled the lobster for the seafood platter.
  5. I boiled the chicken to make soup.

Quotes

  • The water that has boiled once will not boil again. - Swahili Proverb
  • The pot calling the kettle black must have boiled dry and forgotten its own colour. - Chinese Proverb
  • A watched pot never boils. - English Proverb

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