simmer


Definition: Meaning of, simmer in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈsɪmə /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
simmer simmered simmered
Present Participle Third Person Singular
simmering simmers
  1. [intransitive and transitive] to boil gently, or to cook something slowly by boiling it gently
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  2. [intransitive] if you are simmering with anger, or if anger is simmering in you, you feel very angry but do not show your feelings
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  3. [intransitive] if an argument is simmering, people feel angry with each other but only show it slightly
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[singular]
  1. when something is boiling gently
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simmer used in phrasal verbs

  • simmer down (phrasal verb)
    1. to become calm after being excited or angry
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