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Meaning of
simmer
in English
simmer
us
//ˈsɪ.mər//
uk
//ˈsɪ.mə//
#common
Past Tense
simmered
Participle Verb
simmering
Third Person Singular
simmers
Definitions
Verb
to
cook
slowly
below
boiling
point
To
simmer
the
soup
,
reduce
the
heat
to
low
.
to
heat
something
slowly
;
gently
cook
The
chef
will
simmer
the
vegetables
in
broth
for
hours
.
to
be
near
anger
;
agitated
internally
She
began
to
simmer
with
resentment
after
the
argument
.
to
develop
gradually
;
unfold
over
time
The
plot
of
the
novel
will
simmer
and
eventually
reach
a
climax
.
Compounds / Phrases
simmer down