Simple meaning
What does Simmer mean?
Simmer means heat gently without full boiling.
Dictionary definition
Simmer means to cook or heat a liquid just below a full boil.
Example sentences
Simmer in a sentence
easy
In class, we learned what simmer means.
medium
Our reading activity used simmer in a clear everyday context.
hard
Understanding simmer helped us explain food and science vocabulary more clearly.
Synonyms
Words like Simmer
heat gentlyRaise temperature slowly.
cook slowlyPrepare over mild heat.
low boil in meaningNear-boiling gentle state.
Antonyms
Opposite words
boil hardStrong full boiling action.
coolLower temperature instead of heating.
Word family
Simmer word family
Base word
simmer
verb
simmer
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does simmer mean?
Simmer means to heat gently below boiling.
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