boil
verb (used without object)
to change from a liquid to a gaseous state, producing bubbles of gas that rise to the surface of the liquid, agitating it as they rise.
will boil
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future tenseof boil.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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What is especially galling, some victims said, is that their compensation for years of fighting for justice will boil down to a day’s pay for a Purdue attorney like Huebner, who charges $2,935 an hour.
From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2026
"All the situations will boil down to how can victory come for both sides, which is good for the game."
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2022
“Right now ,there’s no real urgency. Asking prices are a little high, but that’s what we do. Things will boil down to Monday.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 16, 2022
Negotiations over this issue will boil down to a simple question: What does the city believe is necessary and what does LA28 consider reasonable to pay for?
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 17, 2021
“Wasted, kwa? I will boil it well with spices and cook away the spoilage.”
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
