Boil (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Be agitated; "the sea was churning in the storm".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

• Her anger began to boil as she listened to his excuses for the tenth time.
• The crowd's frustration started to boil over as the delayed flight was announced again.
• As she struggled to keep her cool, she could feel her temper start to boil.
• The protesters' emotions began to boil in response to the unjust verdict.
• The football fans' passion started to boil in the stadium as their team took the lead.

Synonyms

• Churn
• Moil
• Roil

Hypernyms

• Move

Hyponyms

• Seethe

Meaning ²

Bring to, or maintain at, the boiling point; "boil this liquid until it evaporates".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

• Boil the water before you drink it to ensure it's safe for consumption.
• Boil this liquid until it evaporates and you're left with crystals at the bottom of the container.
• Bring the mixture to a full boil before reducing the heat to a gentle simmer.
• You'll need to boil the potatoes for about 15-20 minutes, or until they're tender.
• Boil the kettle and then pour the hot water over the tea leaves in the teapot.

Hypernyms

• Alter
• Modify

Related Words

• Boil (noun)
• Boiler (noun)

Meaning ³

Come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor; "Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

• The water began to boil as we added more heat to the stove.
• Boiling milk can be an effective way to kill bacteria.
• As the pressure increased, the coffee began to boil over the top of the pot.
• When pure water boils, it turns into vapor.
• The mixture will boil until the excess liquid has evaporated.

Antonyms

• Freeze

Hypernyms

• Turn

Hyponyms

• Overboil

Related Words

• Boil (noun)
• Boiler (noun)

Meaning ⁴

Be in an agitated emotional state; "The customer was seething with anger".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Examples

• She was starting to boil with frustration as the traffic refused to move.
• His anger was beginning to boil as the liar once again changed their story.
• I could feel my temper boil as he deliberately pushed the buttons that annoyed me.
• The tension in the air was making her boil, she knew she had to get out of there.
• His patience was starting to boil over as he waited for the manager to arrive.

Synonyms

• Seethe

Hypernyms

• Be

Hyponyms

• Sizzle
• Spill Over
• Bubble Over
• Ferment

Meaning ⁵

Immerse or be immersed in a boiling liquid, often for cooking purposes; "boil potatoes"; "boil wool".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

• Boil the eggs in water for about 10 minutes before peeling them.
• To boil live lobsters, place them head first into the boiling water.
• You'll need to boil the wool for about an hour to get the desired texture.
• Place the vegetables in a pot and boil them until they're tender.
• Boil the chicken in salted water before shredding and adding to the salad.

Related Words

• Boil (noun)
• Boiler (noun)