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simmering

|sim-mer-ing|

/ˈsɪmərɪŋ/

(simmer)

gentle boiling

Base Form	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
simmer	simmers	simmered	simmered	simmering

Etymology

Etymology Information

'simmer' originates from Middle English 'simeren', which is akin to the Old English 'simmerian', meaning 'to cook gently'.

Historical Evolution

'simeren' transformed into the modern English word 'simmer'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to cook gently', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'simmer'.

The soup is simmering on the stove.

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Adjective 1

in a state of suppressed activity or excitement.

There was a simmering tension in the room.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45