Definition of "boil"

Kid-friendly meaning of boil, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "boil" mean?

boil (verb) — to heat a liquid until it bubbles.

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Example sentences using "boil"

Grade K–2
Boil the water.
Grade 3–5
Wait for the water to boil before you carefully drop in the dry pasta.
Grade 6–8
Water boils at one temperature at sea level but at a lower one high in the mountains, which is why cooking certain foods at altitude takes longer than expected.

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