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Definition boil in British English

boil verb

verb
/bɔɪl/
1

if a liquid boils, or if you boil it, it becomes so hot that there are bubbles in it and it starts to become a gas

Example

When the water boils, add the rice.

Example

Boil some milk in a pan.

Example

She put two pans of soup on to boil.

Synonyms and related words
atomise atomize bake
1.1

if a container boils, or if you boil it, the liquid in it boils

Example

He stood in the kitchen waiting for the pan to boil.

Example

I'll just boil the kettle and we can have some tea.

Example

The saucepan had boiled dry and the carrots were burnt.

Synonyms and related words
atomise atomize bake
2

to cook food in water that is boiling

Example

How long does it take to boil an egg?

Synonyms and related words
bake barbecue baste
2.1

to be cooked in water that is boiling

Example

The pasta needs to boil for 10 minutes.

Example

Can you put the vegetables on to boil, please?

Synonyms and related words
bake barbecue baste
2.2

to wash clothes in water that is boiling

Synonyms and related words
air boil the cleaners
3

to feel something such as anger very strongly

Example

James felt the fury boiling within him.

Example

Boiling with rage, Kate slammed the car door and drove off.

Synonyms and related words
lose your temper (with) go mad see red
Definition boil in British English