C1
boil vs simmer
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| boilverb/bɔɪl/ | Meaning to heat a liquid until it bubbles, or to cook food in hot bubbling water | Goes with — | Example Boil the eggs for ten minutes and then let them cool. |
| simmerverb/ˈsɪm.ər/ | Meaning to cook something gently in liquid that is just below boiling; also to feel anger quietly | Goes with simmer gently | Example For a good pho broth, the bones must simmer for at least eight hours. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Grandma would slowly the fish in a clay pot all afternoon.