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simmer

/ˈsɪmə(r)/verb

उच्चारण सिमर

धीमी आँच पर पकाना, हल्का उबलना

Core word

verb
  1. 1

    [I, T]

    to cook something by keeping it almost at boiling point; to be cooked in this way

    धीमी आँच पर पकाना, हल्का उबलना

    • Let the dal simmer for ten minutes.
    • Simmer the sauce gently until it thickens.

    Synonyms stew bubble poach

  2. 2

    [I] ~ (with sth)

    to be filled with a strong feeling, especially anger, which you have difficulty controlling

    (गुस्से से) अंदर ही अंदर उबलना, सुलगना

    • She was simmering with anger after the meeting.
    • He simmered quietly while they blamed him.

    Synonyms seethe fume smoulder boil

  3. 3

    [I]

    (of an argument, a disagreement or a conflict) to develop for a period of time without any real anger or violence being shown

    (विवाद का) अंदर ही अंदर सुलगते रहना

    • The dispute between the two villages had been simmering for months.
    • Tension continued to simmer in the city.

    Synonyms smoulder brew fester

noun
  1. 1

    [sing.]

    the state when something is almost boiling

    धीमा उबाल

    • Bring the milk to a simmer and then add the rice.
    • Bring the stew to a simmer, then cover the pan.
→Phrasal verbs 1

simmer down

to become calm after a period of anger or excitement

शांत होना, ठंडा पड़ना (गुस्से के बाद)

  • Simmer down, everyone, and listen to me.
  • It took him an hour to simmer down after the argument.