English · Common Verbs
boiling
/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
[/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/]
present participle of boil
Beginnerverb
Definition
Present participle of 'boil': showing that the action of boil is happening now.
Example
The pot of water is boiling on the stove, ready for the pasta to go in.
The pot of water is boiling on the stove, ready for the pasta to go in.
Etymology
From Old French 'boillir', from Latin 'bullire' (to bubble).
How & Where It’s Used
Used with forms of 'be' for continuous tenses describing an ongoing action.