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to boil
Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to grow hot (e.g. water)
  2. 2. to boil
  3. 3. to get excited (at)
  4. 4. to ferment
This verb means for a liquid to boil or for water to bubble up, and it can also describe a crowd or situation becoming heated or excited. The intransitive form is often used to describe both physical boiling and figurative excitement or enthusiasm.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Alright, I'll get the dishes done while I wait for the water to boil.

Sentence 2

"The water has boiled, so I'll bring your tea now," the attendant said.

Sentence 3

The water in the pot is probably boiling by now.

Sentence 4

Please let me know as soon as the water boils.

Sentence 5

Why is this taking so long — is the water still not boiling?