Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Boils.
Boils - as a noun
A painful sore with a hard core filled with pus
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
furuncle13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
staphylococcal infectionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The temperature at which a liquid boils at sea level
Example: "They brought the water to a boil"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boiling pointBoils - as a verb
Come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor
Example: "Water boils at 100 degrees celsius"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change stateturn4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
freeze18Immerse or be immersed in a boiling liquid, often for cooking purposes
Example: "Boil potatoes"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Bring to, or maintain at, the boiling point
Example: "Boil this liquid until it evaporates"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be agitated
Example: "The sea was churning in the storm"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
churn10moil6roil4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He boils water to make tea."
"The soup boils on the stove."
"My anger boils inside me."
"The pot boils over if you leave it unattended."
"The kettle whistles when it boils."
Word Game Points
Is BOILS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, boils is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BOILS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is BOILS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, boils is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBOILS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is BOILS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, boils is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBOILS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
