Pronunciation

/ˈbaɪl/

Definitions

• Verb: (1) To transform a liquid into vapor by applying heat, causing it to come to a rolling boil; (2) To reach a critical point or boiling point in terms of intensity or emotion; (3) To cook food by submerging it in boiling water or another liquid.

Phrases

• “Bring something to a boil” means to raise the temperature of a liquid until it reaches the boiling point.
• “The water boiled over” indicates that too much heat caused the liquid to spill.
• “Boil down” can mean to simplify or condense a complex matter.

Example Sentences

• Cooking: “She carefully placed the potatoes in the pot to boil until they were tender.”
• Emotion: “His anger boiled up when he heard the news.”
• Metaphor: “The negotiations between the two countries seemed to be boiling down to a few key issues.”

Synonyms

• Simmer
• Boil up
• Come to a boil
• Exude
• Bubble

Antonyms

• Cool
• Freeze
• Melt
• Simmer down
• Maintain a simmer