Meaning of the word boil in English

What does boil mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

boil

US /bɔɪl/

UK /bɔɪl/

to reach the temperature where it bubbles and turns to vapor

Example:

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The water began to boil rapidly.

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Let the soup boil for ten minutes.

Synonym:

simmer bubble stew brew

to cook food by putting it in boiling water

Example:

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She decided to boil some eggs for breakfast.

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You need to boil the pasta until it's al dente.

Synonym:

cook stew poach

to be extremely angry

Example:

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He was boiling with rage after hearing the news.

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Her blood began to boil when she saw the injustice.

Synonym:

fume rage seethe be furious

a painful, pus-filled swelling on the skin caused by infection of a hair follicle

Example:

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He had a large boil on his neck that was very painful.

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The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the boil.

Synonym:

abscess pustule carbuncle