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UK/["/bɔɪl/","/bɔɪlz/","/bɔɪld/","/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/"]/US/["/bɔɪl/","/bɔɪlz/","/bɔɪld/","/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Boil

when a liquid boils or when you boil it, it is heated to the point where it forms bubbles and turns to steam or vapour

In simple words: To heat a liquid until it makes bubbles and turns to steam.

Boil in a sentence

  • You need to boil the water before adding the pasta.
  • To make the soup, you should first boil the vegetables.
  • When the temperature is high enough, the water will start to boil.
  • His anger began to boil when he heard the unfair comments.
  • I could see her emotions boil over during the argument.

How to use Boil

Used in cooking contexts, especially for foods like eggs or pasta. Avoid using 'boil' in informal conversations unless discussing food preparation.

Grammar pattern

boil + object

Memory hint

Imagine a pot of water that 'bubbles' up when hot — 'boil' sounds like 'bubble'.

Related words

Collocations with Boil

  • furiously
  • rapidly
  • vigorously
  • put something on to
  • furiously
  • rapidly
  • vigorously
  • put something on to
  • furiously
  • rapidly
  • vigorously
  • put something on to

Synonyms for Boil

Opposites of Boil

Common mistakes with Boil

  • Confused with 'seethe' — 'boil' implies bubbles and rolling liquid, while 'seethe' can refer to agitation without boiling.
  • Using 'boil' with inanimate objects rather than liquids — only liquids can boil.

Compare Boil with Bubble, Heat, Cook

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Frequently asked questions about Boil

What does Boil mean?

To heat a liquid until it makes bubbles and turns to steam.

What is the definition of Boil?

when a liquid boils or when you boil it, it is heated to the point where it forms bubbles and turns to steam or vapour

How do you use Boil in a sentence?

You need to boil the water before adding the pasta.

Can you give another example of Boil?

To make the soup, you should first boil the vegetables.

What are synonyms for Boil?

Common alternatives include simmer, seethe, bubble, heat, cook.

What is the opposite of Boil?

Opposite meanings include freeze, solidify.

What words go with Boil?

It commonly pairs with furiously, rapidly, vigorously, put something on to, furiously, rapidly, vigorously, put something on to, furiously, rapidly, vigorously, put something on to.

What are common mistakes when using Boil?

Confused with 'seethe' — 'boil' implies bubbles and rolling liquid, while 'seethe' can refer to agitation without boiling. Using 'boil' with inanimate objects rather than liquids — only liquids can boil.

How do you pronounce Boil?

US: /["/bɔɪl/","/bɔɪlz/","/bɔɪld/","/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/bɔɪl/","/bɔɪlz/","/bɔɪld/","/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Boil?

Used in cooking contexts, especially for foods like eggs or pasta. Avoid using 'boil' in informal conversations unless discussing food preparation.

What CEFR level is Boil?

"Boil" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.