Pronunciation: /əˈbɔɪl/
adjective in a state of boiling or bubbling
A1 The water was aboil on the stove.
A2 The pot was left aboil for too long and now the soup is burnt.
B1 The excitement in the room was aboil as the final results were announced.
B2 The tension in the courtroom was aboil as the verdict was about to be read.
C1 The political situation in the country was aboil with unrest and protests.
C2 The scientific community was aboil with excitement over the new discovery.
adverb in a boiling or bubbling state
A1 The water was aboil as she added the pasta.
A2 The pot was aboil with excitement as the chef prepared the dish.
B1 The kettle was aboil, ready to make a cup of tea.
B2 The room was aboil with chatter as the conference started.
C1 The city was aboil with activity during the festival.
C2 The political situation was aboil with tension as the election approached.
formal The water in the pot was aboil as she prepared to cook the pasta.
informal I left the pot on the stove and now the water is aboil.
slang The excitement in the room had everyone aboil with anticipation.
figurative His anger was aboil as he confronted the situation.
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