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boiledpast participle
UK
/bɔɪld/
US
/bɔɪld/
Used as an adjective derived from the past participle of "boil"; normally ungradable.
boiledadjective
more boiled
Comp.
most boiled
Super.
I prefer boiled vegetables for dinner.
Я предпочитаю варёные овощи на ужин.
Synonyms
blanched
parboiled
scalded
steamed
cooked
boilverb

boiled

Past Simple

boiled
Past Simple
boiled
Past Participle
boiling
Gerund
UK
/bɔɪl/
US
/bɔɪl/
She likes to boil eggs for breakfast.
Она любит варить яйца на завтрак.
The river began to boil after the heavy rain.
Река начала бурлить после сильного дождя.
I need to boil some water for tea.
Мне нужно кипятить воду для чая.
Additional translations
тушить
вскипеть
закипать
Synonyms
fume
cook
heat
steam
seethe
bubble
simmer

Definitions

boiledpast participle
Prepared or preserved by boiling.
Boiled ham is a traditional holiday staple.
boiledadjective
Cooked by being immersed in boiling water.
The boiled vegetables were served as a side dish.
Heated to the point of boiling.
The boiled water was used to make tea.
boilverb
To heat a liquid until it reaches its boiling point and begins to turn into vapor.
She put the kettle on to boil water for tea.
To cook food by immersing it in boiling water or other boiling liquid.
He decided to boil the eggs for breakfast.
To become agitated or angry.
She could feel her temper start to boil as the argument continued.
To reach or cause to reach a state of intense activity or excitement.
The crowd began to boil with anticipation as the band took the stage.
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