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Let the soup simmer on low heat.
What does Simmer mean?
heat gently without full boiling.
Dictionary definition
To cook or heat a liquid just below a full boil.
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medium
The sauce will simmer until it becomes thicker.
hard
The recipe says to simmer the mixture gently so the flavors can blend.
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What does simmer mean?
Simmer means heat gently without full boiling.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to simmer?
Heat gently is close in meaning to simmer in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for simmer?
Boil hard contrasts with simmer in this context.
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Partverb, noun.
MeaningSimmer means heat gently without full boiling.
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heat gentlyRaise temperature slowly.
cook slowlyPrepare over mild heat.
low boil in meaningNear-boiling gentle state.
Antonyms
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boil hardStrong full boiling action.
coolLower temperature instead of heating.
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