B2
boiled vs boiling
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| boiledadjective/bɔɪld/ | Meaning cooked in water that is very hot and bubbling | Goes with — | Example She ate a boiled egg and a piece of toast for breakfast. |
| boilingadjective/ˈbɔɪ.lɪŋ/ | Meaning very hot; also, of a liquid, hot enough to bubble and turn into steam | Goes with boiling water | Example Pour boiling water over the tea leaves and wait three minutes. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Put the noodles in water for two minutes.