What part of speech is simmer?

Simmer can be categorized as a noun and a verb.

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Parts of speech

  • 1. simmer is a verb, present, 1st person singular of simmer (infinitive).
  • 2. simmer is a verb (infinitive).
  • 3. simmer is a noun, singular of simmers.

Inflections

Verb

Noun

What does simmer mean?

Definitions

Verb

simmer - boil slowly at low temperature; "simmer the sauce"; "simmering water"

Noun

simmer - temperature just below the boiling point; "the stew remained at a simmer for hours"

Examples of simmer

#   Sentence  
1. noun The stew remained at a simmer for hours.
2. noun The longer you let the tomato sauce simmer, the tastier it will be.
3. noun How long should the sauce simmer?
4. verb Simmer the sauce.
5. verb Done! Now I just have to set it to simmer so it doesn't boil before everybody comes.
6. verb Please simmer the beans for a while over a low heat.
7. verb Be sure to simmer on a low heat so it doesn't boil.
8. verb Simmer the butter and garlic in a small saucepan.
9. verb Mackerel tastes good whether you simmer it or grill it.
10. verb Heat the oven to 220°C. Meanwhile, simmer the apples with the lemon juice and water in a large pan until soft.
11. verb Tensions are starting to simmer between Sami and Layla.
12. verb After letting it simmer on low heat for thirty minutes, it'll be ready.
13. verb The sauce should simmer, but not boil, for at least 30 minutes to thicken.
14. verb Tinned crushed tomatoes are a convenience when you want to make a quick red sauce. Sauté some onion, carrot if you have it, pour in the crushed tomatoes, juice and all, let it simmer an hour, and ready to serve.
15. verb Add the Diced Tomatoes to the beef broth, and let it simmer.
Sentence  
noun
The stew remained at a simmer for hours.
The longer you let the tomato sauce simmer, the tastier it will be.
How long should the sauce simmer?
verb
Simmer the sauce.
Done! Now I just have to set it to simmer so it doesn't boil before everybody comes.
Please simmer the beans for a while over a low heat.
Be sure to simmer on a low heat so it doesn't boil.
Simmer the butter and garlic in a small saucepan.
Mackerel tastes good whether you simmer it or grill it.
Heat the oven to 220°C. Meanwhile, simmer the apples with the lemon juice and water in a large pan until soft.
Tensions are starting to simmer between Sami and Layla.
After letting it simmer on low heat for thirty minutes, it'll be ready.
The sauce should simmer, but not boil, for at least 30 minutes to thicken.
Tinned crushed tomatoes are a convenience when you want to make a quick red sauce. Sauté some onion, carrot if you have it, pour in the crushed tomatoes, juice and all, let it simmer an hour, and ready to serve.
Add the Diced Tomatoes to the beef broth, and let it simmer.

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