Word
aboil
Definition
v. to be in a state of great excitement or activity. It is an old-fashioned way to say that something is happening very quickly and with a lot of energy.
v. to be in a state of great excitement, activity, or rapid motion. Often used in the passive voice to describe a situation that is in full swing.
Examples
“The crowd was aboil with excitement.”
“The city was aboil with activity as thousands of people gathered for the festival.”
“The political landscape was aboil with speculation following the unexpected resignation of the prime minister, leading to a sudden shift in public opinion.”
Examples
simple
“The crowd was aboil with excitement.”
contextual
“The city was aboil with activity as thousands of people gathered for the festival.”
complex
“The political landscape was aboil with speculation following the unexpected resignation of the prime minister, leading to a sudden shift in public opinion.”
Word family
VERB
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Rare
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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