English · Common Verbs
boils
/bɔɪlz/
[/bɔɪlz/]
third-person singular of boil
Beginnerverb
Definition
Third-person singular present of 'boil': used when he, she, or it does the action of boil.
Example
The water boils very quickly in this new kettle, in less than a minute.
The water boils very quickly in this new kettle, in less than a minute.
Etymology
From Old French 'boillir', from Latin 'bullire' (to bubble).
How & Where It’s Used
Used with singular subjects like he, she, or it in the present tense.