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Simmer
ˈsɪmə
Simmer definitions
verb
simmer
simmered
simmering
simmers
- (of water or food that is being heated) stay just below boiling point while bubbling gently
"the goulash was simmering slowly in the oven"
- keep (food) just below boiling point when cooking or heating it
"simmer the sauce gently until thickened"
- exist in a suppressed state
"the disagreement simmered for years and eventually boiled over"
- show or feel barely suppressed anger or other strong emotion
"she was simmering with resentment"
- become calmer and quieter
"she gave him time to simmer down after their argument"
noun
simmer
simmers
- a state or temperature just below boiling point
"bring the water to a simmer"