BOIL OVER – Phrasal Verb
What is the meaning of BOIL OVER?
for English Language Learners (ELL) – those learning to speak English as a Second Language (ESL), or English as an Additional Language (EAL)

boil over
Definition:
a liquid flows over the sides of the container (such as the pot) while boiling
Examples:
1. While she was talking on the phone, the potatoes boiled over.
2. The rice boiled over and made a sticky mess on the stovetop.
present | BOIL OVER |
present participle | BOILING OVER |
past | BOILED OVER |
past participle | BOILED OVER |
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