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View usage for: (sɪməʳ) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense simmers, present participle simmering, past tense, past participle simmered1. verbWhen you simmer food or when it simmers, you cook it by keeping it at boiling point or just below boiling point. Make an infusion by boiling and simmering the rhubarb and camomile together. [VERB noun] Turn the heat down so the sauce simmers gently. [VERB] Synonyms: bubble, stew, boil gently, seethe More Synonyms of simmer Simmer is also a noun. Combine the stock, whole onion and peppercorns in a pan and bring to a simmer. 2. verbIf a conflict or a quarrel simmers, it does not actually happen for a period of time, but eventually builds up to the point where it does. ...bitter divisions that have simmered for more than half a century. [VERB] The gardener exploded with the rage that had simmered all morning. [VERB] The province was attacked a month ago after weeks of simmering tension. [VERB-ing] Phrasal verbs: See simmer down More Synonyms of simmer simmer in British English (ˈsɪmə) verb1. to cook (food) gently at or just below the boiling point 2. (intransitive) to be about to break out in rage or excitement noun3. the act, sound, or state of simmering Word origin C17: perhaps of imitative origin; compare German summen to hum simmer in American English (ˈsɪmər) verb intransitive1. to remain at or just below the boiling point, usually forming tiny bubbles with a low, murmuring sound 2. to be about to break out, as in anger, revolt, etc. verb transitive3. to keep (a liquid) at or just below the boiling point 4. to cook in such a liquid noun5. the state of simmering SIMILAR WORDS: boil Word origin earlier simper < LME simperen: orig. echoic Examples of 'simmer' in a sentencesimmer British English: simmer / ˈsɪmə/ VERB When you simmer food, you cook it gently at just below boiling point. Simmer the fruit and sugar together. Turn down the heat so the sauce simmers gently. - American English: simmer
- Arabic: يَغْلِي بِرِفْق
- Brazilian Portuguese: cozinhar em fogo fraco
- Chinese: 煨
- Croatian: ključati
- Czech: mírně povařit
- Danish: simre
- Dutch: sudderen
- European Spanish: hervir a fuego lento
- Finnish: kiehua hiljalleen
- French: mijoter
- German: köcheln
- Greek: σιγοβράζω
- Italian: cuocere a fuoco lento
- Japanese: 弱火でとろとろ煮る
- Korean: 서서히 끓다
- Norwegian: småkoke
- Polish: ugotować się na wolnym ogniu
- European Portuguese: cozinhar em lume brando
- Romanian: a fierbe la foc mic
- Russian: варить на медленном огне
- Latin American Spanish: hervir a fuego lento
- Swedish: sjuda
- Thai: ตุ๋น
- Turkish: yavaş yavaş kaynatmak
- Ukrainian: закипати
- Vietnamese: ninh nhỏ lửa
Chinese translation of 'simmer'Definition to cook (food) gently at just below boiling point Turn the heat down so the sauce simmers gently. Definition (of violence or conflict) to threaten to break out He simmered with rage. Synonyms smart be angry be tense be pissed (off) (taboo, slang) be agitated be uptight (informal) phrasal verbSee simmer downAdditional synonymsDefinition to be extremely angry She was boiling with anger. Synonyms be furious, storm, rage, rave, fume, be angry, crack up (informal), see red (informal), go ballistic (slang), be indignant, fulminate, foam at the mouth (informal), blow a fuse (slang), fly off the handle (informal), go off the deep end (informal), wig out (slang), go up the wall (slang) Definition to feel strong emotion, esp. anger or passion He was burning with rage. Synonyms seethe, boil, fume, be angry, simmer, smoulder, be wild, be livid, be beside yourself Definition to feel or show intense anger He raged at me for being late. Synonyms be furious, rave, blow up (informal), fume, lose it (informal), fret, seethe, crack up (informal), see red (informal), chafe, lose the plot (informal), go ballistic (slang), rant and rave, foam at the mouth, lose your temper, blow a fuse (slang), fly off the handle (informal), be incandescent, go off the deep end (informal), throw a fit (informal), wig out (slang, old-fashioned), go up the wall (slang), blow your top, lose your rag (slang), be beside yourself, flip your lid (slang) Additional synonymsI didn't mean to break his nose. I just saw red. Synonyms lose your temper, boil, lose it (informal), seethe, go mad (informal), crack up (informal), lose the plot (informal), go ballistic (slang), blow a fuse (slang), fly off the handle (informal), become enraged, go off the deep end (informal), wig out (slang, old-fashioned), go up the wall (slang), blow your top, lose your rag (slang), be beside yourself with rage, be or get pissed (off) (taboo, slang), be or get very angry, go off your head (slang) Definition (of a liquid) to boil or foam a seething cauldron of broth Synonyms boil, bubble, foam, churn, fizz, ferment, frothDefinition to be in a state of extreme anger or indignation without publicly showing these feelings Under the surface she was seething. Synonyms be furious, storm, rage, fume, simmer, be in a state (informal), see red (informal), be incensed, be livid, be pissed (off) (taboo, slang), go ballistic (slang), foam at the mouth, be incandescent, get hot under the collar (informal), wig out (slang), breathe fire and slaughter Definition (of emotions) to exist in a suppressed state without being released He smouldered as he drove home for lunch. Synonyms seethe, rage, fume, burn, boil, simmer, fester, be resentful, smartDefinition to cook by long slow simmering in a closed pot Stew the apple and blackberries to make a thick pulp. Synonyms braise, boil, simmer, casserole |