Overboil (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Overflow or cause to overflow while boiling; "The milk is boiling over".

Classification

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

Examples

• The overflowing pot was a sign that the water had begun to overboil.
• If you don't watch the sauce closely, it will overboil and make a mess.
• Be careful when cooking pasta as the excess water can overboil if not attended promptly.
• In her haste, she let the coffee overboil and spill onto the countertops.
• While distracted by the phone call, the tea had started to overboil and steam vigorously.

Synonyms

• Boil Over

Hypernyms

• Boil

Meaning ²

Boil excessively; "The peas are overboiled".

Classification

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

Examples

• The vegetables were left on the stove for too long and unfortunately overboiled, losing their flavor and crunch.
• If you overboil the rice, it will turn mushy and unappetizing.
• Care needs to be taken when cooking eggs, as overboiling them can cause the yolks to become tough.
• The instant noodles overboiled as I took my eyes off the boiling water for a split second.
• Beware not to overboil the potatoes, as they will become unpleasantly soft and unpalatable.