Basic Details
Word: Boil
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To heat a liquid until it bubbles and turns into vapour.
Synonyms: Bubble, simmer, cook
Antonyms: Cool, freeze, calm
Idioms and Phrases
- Boiling point: The point at which someone gets extremely angry or upset. Example: "After waiting for an hour, her patience reached the boiling point."
- Can't make an omelette without breaking eggs: You cannot achieve something without causing some unpleasant effects. Example: "You need to spend some money to grow your business; you can't make an omelette without breaking eggs."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She watched as the water began to boil, creating little bubbles on the surface.
Example 2: The chef instructed us to boil the pasta for ten minutes.
Example 3: Its important to allow the soup to boil thoroughly to ensure all the flavours blend together.
Fun Fact
Did you know that water boils at 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit) at sea level? However, the boiling point changes at different elevations due to atmospheric pressure!
Famous Quote
"If you cant stand the heat, get out of the kitchen." - Harry S. Truman
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "boil" mean?
a) To freeze a liquid
b) To heat a liquid until it bubbles
c) To mix ingredients
d) To serve food
Answer: b) To heat a liquid until it bubbles
2. Which of these is a synonym of "boil"?
a) Freeze
b) Simmer
c) Chop
d) Bake
Answer: b) Simmer
3. Which sentence uses "boil" correctly?
a) I will boil my homework this evening.
b) She decided to boil the potatoes for dinner.
c) The artist wanted to boil a painting.
d) The teacher said to boil quietly.
Answer: b) She decided to boil the potatoes for dinner.
4. Which idiom refers to becoming very angry?
a) Boiling point
b) Break the ice
c) Bring to a head
d) A piece of cake
Answer: a) Boiling point
5. What is the opposite of "boil"?
a) Scald
b) Cool
c) Simmer
d) Heat
Answer: b) Cool
