English

boil

bɔɪl
Meaning: to heat a liquid until it bubbles
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base boil
3rd person singular present boils
Present participle boiling
Past boiled
Will future will boil
Going-to future going to boil
Imperative negative don't boil / do not boil

Example sentences

Can you boil some water for the tea?
Can you boil some water for the tea?
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
Small bubbles appeared on the surface of the boiling water.
Small bubbles appeared on the surface of the boiling water.
The water is boiling in the kettle.
The water is boiling in the kettle.
The artist boiled logwood chips to dye the cloth dark red.
The artist boiled logwood chips to dye the cloth dark red.

Usage Notes

Used when heating water or other liquids to 100 degrees Celsius or until bubbles appear.

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