simmer down

sim·mer down

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sim-er doun]
- /ˈsɪm ər daʊn/
- /ˈsɪm.ər daʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sim-er doun]
- /ˈsɪm ər daʊn/

Definitions of simmer down words

verb without object simmer down to cook or cook in a liquid at or just below the boiling point. 1
verb without object simmer down to make a gentle murmuring sound, as liquids cooking just below the boiling point. 1
verb without object simmer down to be in a state of subdued or restrained activity, development, excitement, anger, etc.: The town simmered with rumors. 1
verb with object simmer down to keep (liquid) in a state approaching boiling. 1
verb with object simmer down to cook in a liquid that is kept at or just below the boiling point. 1
noun simmer down the state or process of simmering. 1

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Origin of simmer down

First appearance:

before 1645

One of the 44% oldest English words

First recorded in 1645-55; alteration of earlier simper < ?

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Parts of speech for Simmer down

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Simmer down

simmer down popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for simmer down

adv simmer down

actively — engaged in action; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.; busy: an active life.
cut the comedy — to stop joking
determinedly — resolute; staunch: the determined defenders of the Alamo.
fervently — having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm, etc.; ardent: a fervent admirer; a fervent plea.

verb simmer down

balmed — simple past tense and past participle of balm.
breathe easy — to take air, oxygen, etc., into the lungs and expel it; inhale and exhale; respire.
chill out — To chill out means to relax after you have done something tiring or stressful.
compose — The things that something is composed of are its parts or members. The separate things that compose something are the parts or members that form it.
contain — If something such as a box, bag, room, or place contains things, those things are inside it.

adverb simmer down

down — from higher to lower; in descending direction or order; toward, into, or in a lower position: to come down the ladder.

All 43 Synonyms of simmer down

Antonyms for simmer down

adverb simmer down

funnily — providing fun; causing amusement or laughter; amusing; comical: a funny remark; a funny person.
minor — lesser, as in size, extent, or importance, or being or noting the lesser of two: a minor share.

verb simmer down

loose — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.

All 3 Antonyms of simmer down

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Definitions of simmer down words

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Parts of speech for Simmer down

simmer down popularity

simmer down usage trend in Literature

Synonyms for simmer down

adv simmer down

verb simmer down

adverb simmer down

Antonyms for simmer down

adverb simmer down

verb simmer down

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