simmer (verb)
To cook food in a liquid that is kept just below the boiling point, characterized by small bubbles. It also describes a state of suppressed anger or a situation that is tense but not yet violent.
Simmer starts with 'S' for 'Small bubbles' and 'Slow cooking.' Boil starts with 'B' for 'Big bubbles.'
Boiling instead of simmering. → Keep the heat low for small bubbles.
Using 'simmer' for a sudden emotion. → He burst with joy.
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