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boil

/bɔɪl/
A2 · Elementary★★★★
noun

Simple Meaning

to heat water or another liquid until it makes bubbles and steam.

When to Use

💬Daily Conversation
Elementary — simple everyday language

Examples in Conversation

Could you boil some water for the pasta?

The soup needs to boil for about twenty minutes.

Learning Path

Full Definition

A localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection.

Related Words

Synonyms:
simmercook
Antonyms:
freeze
Word Family:
boiledboilingboiler

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