| Front | simmer |
|---|---|
| Back | verb, nounBrE /ˈsɪmə(r)/NAmE /ˈsɪmər/verb 1 [transitive, intransitive] ~ (sth) to cook sth by keeping it almost at boiling point; to be cooked in this waySimmer the sauce gently for 10 minutes. Leave the soup to simmer. 2 [intransitive] ~ (with sth) to be filled with a strong feeling, especially anger, which you have difficulty controlling seetheShe was still simmering with resentment. Anger simmered inside him. 3 [intransitive] (of an argument, a disagreement, etc.) to develop for a period of time without any real anger or violence being shownThis argument has been simmering for months. The simmering dispute finally erupted.ˌsimmer ˈdown(informal) to become calm after a period of anger or excitementI left him alone until he simmered down. Things have simmered down since the riots last week. noun [singular]the state when sth is almost boilingBring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. |
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