simmered
simmered is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, simmered is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofsimmered
- To cook or undergo heating slowly at or below the boiling point.
Example: "The soup simmered on the stove."
- To cause to cook or to cause to undergo heating slowly at or below the boiling point.
Synonyms: coddle
Example: "Simmer the soup for five minutes, then serve."
- To be on the point of breaking out into anger; to be agitated.
- To remain angry with someone or something past the point of exhaustion; to resign oneself to holding a grudge, especially after some failed attempts to resolve a situation.
Example: "I tried to get through to him; all that's left for me to do is simmer."
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