simmer
simmer
cook gently below boiling
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simmer belongs to the topic "Cooking Verbs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
simmer synonyms
Related words worth learning together
cook gently in liquid at a temperature below simmer or at a very gentle simmer, usually with the food submerged (common for eggs, fish)
Poach the eggs for 4 minutes for a runny yolk.
cook slowly in liquid over low heat for a long time; implies longer duration and often tougher cuts of meat cooked until tender (broader, sometimes interchangeable with simmer in slow-cooking contexts)
Stew the beef for two hours until tender.
What's the difference
How is simmer different from related words?
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How to pronounce simmer and what this word means
simmer means simmer. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce simmer
/ˈsɪmə/
simmer translation
simmer
simmer examples
Let the soup simmer gently for 20 minutes.
simmer transcription
/ˈsɪmə/, /ˈsɪmɚ/
Questions about this word
simmer meaning: what does it mean?
cook gently below boiling
simmer pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
simmer is pronounced as /ˈsɪmə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
simmer definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Let the soup simmer gently for 20 minutes. Translation: Дайте супу потомиться на медленном огне 20 минут.
Is simmer part of Cooking Verbs vocabulary?
Yes, simmer can be learned in the Cooking Verbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is simmer part of Food vocabulary?
Yes, simmer can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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