Antonyms
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Etymology
1. boil
verb. ['ˈbɔɪl'] come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- boil (English)
- bile (Middle English (1100-1500))
- byl (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- boillen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- boillir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
2. boil
verb. ['ˈbɔɪl'] immerse or be immersed in a boiling liquid, often for cooking purposes.
Etymology
- boil (English)
- bile (Middle English (1100-1500))
- byl (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- boillen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- boillir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. boil
verb. ['ˈbɔɪl'] bring to, or maintain at, the boiling point.
Etymology
- boil (English)
- bile (Middle English (1100-1500))
- byl (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- boillen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- boillir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. boil
noun. ['ˈbɔɪl'] the temperature at which a liquid boils at sea level.
Synonyms
Etymology
- boil (English)
- bile (Middle English (1100-1500))
- byl (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- boillen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- boillir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. boil
noun. ['ˈbɔɪl'] a painful sore with a hard core filled with pus.
Synonyms
Etymology
- boil (English)
- bile (Middle English (1100-1500))
- byl (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- boillen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- boillir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. boil
verb. ['ˈbɔɪl'] be in an agitated emotional state.
Synonyms
Etymology
- boil (English)
- bile (Middle English (1100-1500))
- byl (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- boillen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- boillir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. boil
verb. ['ˈbɔɪl'] be agitated.
Etymology
- boil (English)
- bile (Middle English (1100-1500))
- byl (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- boillen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- boillir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))