si
mmer
Third Person
simmers
Present Participle
simmering
Past Tense
simmered
Past Participle
simmered
1
to cook something at a temperature just below boiling, allowing it to bubble gently
transitive
- She simmers the soup for rich flavor.
- He simmers the vegetables in the broth for a hearty soup.
- The chef is currently simmering the curry to enhance its flavors.
- Last night, they simmered the pasta in a savory tomato sauce for dinner.
2
(of emotions, tensions, or conflicts) to be present but not openly expressed
- The resentment between the two colleagues simmered quietly for months before finally erupting in a heated argument.
- Tensions in the community simmered under the surface, threatening to boil over if not addressed soon.
- His anger simmered just beneath the surface, evident in his clipped responses and tense posture.
- The unresolved issues in their relationship continued to simmer, creating an underlying sense of unease.
- Political unrest simmered in the country, with protests and demonstrations becoming increasingly common.