simmer
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
simmers;
simmered;
simmering
simmers;
simmered;
simmering
Britannica Dictionary definition of SIMMER
1
:
to cook (something) so that it is almost boiling for a certain period of time
[+ object]
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Simmer the stew for 40 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
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The chicken was simmered in a cream sauce.
[no object]
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Let the stew simmer (for) 40 minutes.
2
[no object]
a
:
to be filled with a strong feeling that is difficult to control or hide
— usually + with
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He was simmering with anger/resentment.
b
:
to be felt strongly by someone without being directly shown or expressed
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Anger simmered inside him.
3
[no object]
:
to continue for a long time without producing a definite result
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The dispute simmered for years before any progress was made.
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It's a debate that has simmered for 30 years and is likely to continue.
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simmering conflicts/controversies
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Long-simmering tensions between the two groups eventually sparked violence.
4
[no object]
:
to develop slowly
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The idea for my novel simmered in my mind for quite some time.
simmer down
[phrasal verb]
:
to become calm after being very angry or excited
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After he simmered down, we were able to work out a solution to the problem.
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“Simmer down! I was just joking. Don't take it so personally.”
2
simmer
/ˈsɪmɚ/
noun
2
simmer
/ˈsɪmɚ/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of SIMMER
[singular]
:
a state of simmering
:
a way of cooking that is close to boiling
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Bring the mixture to a simmer.
