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Definition of overboil

overboil

/ˌoʊvərˈbɔɪl/
o · ver · boil
Adjective:overboiled
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Past Simple:overboiled
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Past Participle:overboiled
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Present Participle:overboiling
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• verb

1

To boil food or liquid for too long or to an excessive degree, often ruining its texture or flavor.

Example

"Be careful not to overboil the broccoli, or it will lose its bright green color and become mushy."

2

To bubble up and overflow the sides of a pot or container while boiling.

Example

"She turned down the stove just before the milk could overboil onto the burner."

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• Rhymes for overboil

• Nearby Words

overbite
overblown
overboard
overboil
overbook
overbooking
overboot

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overboil. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overboil
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