How Do You Spell OVERBOIL?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəbˈɔ͡ɪl] (IPA)

The word "overboil" is spelled as /ˌoʊvərˈbɔɪl/. The phonetic transcription shows that the stress is on the second syllable, and the "er" sound is replaced by a schwa sound. This word means to boil a liquid excessively, causing it to overflow. It is important to spell this word correctly to avoid confusion as it is often used in cooking instructions. Remember to use the letter "v" instead of "f" and include the letter "e" at the end of the word.

OVERBOIL Meaning and Definition

1. Overboil is a transitive verb that refers to the act or process of boiling a liquid to such an extent that it spills or overflows from the container. It occurs when the temperature of the substance being heated is raised excessively, causing an uncontrollable release of steam and liquid from the vessel. Typically, this term is applied to liquids, especially water, when they are heated beyond their boiling point or when they are left ignored on a stovetop for an extended period.

   When a liquid overboils, it can cause a variety of issues, including safety hazards, damage to surrounding surfaces, and loss of the substance being cooked. The consequences may be as minor as a slight mess to as severe as scalding or starting a fire. To prevent overboiling, it is essential to monitor the cooking process closely, adjusting the heat as necessary, and staying attentive to avoid distractions.

   Overboiling is a common culinary mishap, especially when preparing recipes that require boiling or simmering. It is also a term used metaphorically to describe situations or emotions that have escalated beyond control. In essence, overboil can signify the state of something boiling excessively or reaching an uncontrollable point, whether it be in a literal or figurative sense.

2. To boil unduly or excessively.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for OVERBOIL

• iverboil
• kverboil
• lverboil
• pverboil
• 0verboil
• 9verboil
• ocerboil
• oberboil
• ogerboil
• oferboil
• ovwrboil
• ovsrboil
• ovdrboil
• ovrrboil
• ov4rboil
• ov3rboil
• oveeboil
• ovedboil
• ovefboil

Etymology of OVERBOIL

The word "overboil" is a combination of two morphemes: "over" and "boil".

1. "Over": This prefix comes from Old English "ofer", which indicates excess or abundance. It can also imply superiority or dominance. In the context of "overboil", it conveys the idea of going beyond the boiling point, exceeding what is considered the appropriate level of boiling.

2. "Boil": This word can be traced back to the Old Norse word "brylla", which means to bubble or simmer. It entered Middle English as "boilen" and eventually evolved into "boil". It refers to the process of heating a liquid to reach its boiling point, typically characterized by the formation of bubbles and the conversion of the liquid into vapor.

Similar spelling words for OVERBOIL

• overbusy,
• overfond,
• overbite,
• overbear,
• overprotect,
• overfill,
• overbey,
• overproduce,
• overbold,
• overbay,
• overblown,
• overbid,
• overbalance,
• overbeck,
• overby,
• overproud,
• overfly,
• overboard.

Conjugate verb Overboil

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have overboiled

you would have overboiled

he/she/it would have overboiled

we would have overboiled

they would have overboiled

I would have overboil

you would have overboil

he/she/it would have overboil

we would have overboil

they would have overboil

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been overboiling

you would have been overboiling

he/she/it would have been overboiling

we would have been overboiling

they would have been overboiling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would overboil

you would overboil

he/she/it would overboil

we would overboil

they would overboil

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be overboiling

you would be overboiling

he/she/it would be overboiling

we would be overboiling

they would be overboiling

FUTURE

I will overboil

you will overboil

he/she/it will overboil

we will overboil

they will overboil

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be overboiling

you will be overboiling

he/she/it will be overboiling

we will be overboiling

they will be overboiling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have overboiled

you will have overboiled

he/she/it will have overboiled

we will have overboiled

they will have overboiled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been overboiling

you will have been overboiling

he/she/it will have been overboiling

we will have been overboiling

they will have been overboiling

IMPERATIVE

you overboil

we let´s overboil

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to overboil

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was overboiling

you were overboiling

he/she/it was overboiling

we were overboiling

they were overboiling

PAST PARTICIPLE

overboiled

PAST PERFECT

I had overboiled

you had overboiled

he/she/it had overboiled

we had overboiled

they had overboiled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been overboiling

you had been overboiling

he/she/it had been overboiling

we had been overboiling

they had been overboiling

PRESENT

I overboil

you overboil

he/she/it overboils

we overboil

they overboil

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am overboiling

you are overboiling

he/she/it is overboiling

we are overboiling

they are overboiling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

overboiling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have overboiled

you have overboiled

he/she/it has overboiled

we have overboiled

they have overboiled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been overboiling

you have been overboiling

he/she/it has been overboiling

we have been overboiling

they have been overboiling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it overboil

SIMPLE PAST

I overboiled

you overboiled

he/she/it overboiled

we overboiled

they overboiled