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Meaning of boiled
The primary meaning of the word "boiled" is related to the act of cooking something in boiling water or liquid.
Etymology of boiled
The word "boiled" has its roots in Old English "bēolan", which is derived from the verb "bēol", meaning to seethe or boil
Historically, the term has been used since the 9th century to describe the act of cooking in boiling water, and its meaning has evolved to include various related concepts, such as emotional states and physical processes
Synonyms
Definitions
- The word "boiled" is defined by Oxford Languages as:
- + (of a liquid) bubble up, turn into vapor, and produce steam, typically because of being heated
- + cook or heat (something, especially a liquid) to the point where it boils
- + (of a person) feel extremely angry or excited
- * It can also describe something that has been cooked in boiling water.
Usage Examples
- The vegetables were boiled for five minutes before being served
- * She boiled with anger when she heard the news
- * The water boiled over, spilling onto the stove