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simmer

/ˈsɪmə/ /ˈsɪmɚ/

Meanings
noun
The state or process of simmering.

Examples :

"The kettle was kept on the simmer."
food process

Related Words

Illustration particularly

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration exhaustion

exhaustion noun

/ɪɡˈzɔːs.tʃən/

The point of complete depletion, of the state of being used up.

"After running the marathon, she collapsed from sheer exhaustion. "

Illustration breaking

breaking verb

/ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/

To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.

"If the vase falls to the floor, it might break."

Illustration simulation

simulation noun

/sɪmjʊleɪʃən/

Something that simulates a system or environment in order to predict actual behaviour.

"The most reliable simulation predicts that the hurricane will turn north."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration dedicated

dedicated verb

/ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/

To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.

"The family dedicated the new playroom to their recently deceased grandfather. "

Illustration simmering

simmering verb

/ˈsɪmərɪŋ/ /ˈsɪmrɪŋ/

To cook or undergo heating slowly at or below the boiling point.

"The soup simmered on the stove."

Illustration situation

situation noun

/sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

Illustration simmered

simmered verb

/ˈsɪmərd/ /ˈsɪməd/

To cook or undergo heating slowly at or below the boiling point.

"The soup simmered on the stove."

Illustration resentment

resentment noun

/ɹɪˈzɛntmənt/

A feeling of anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one has been wronged by others or betrayed; indignation.

"My brother's constant bragging about his good grades fueled my resentment. "

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agitated verb

/ˈæd͡ʒɪteɪtɪd/

To disturb or excite; to perturb or stir up (a person).

"He was greatly agitated by the news."