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BILE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Bile.

Bile - as a noun

A digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gall

Bile - as a verb

(of liquids) to heat to the point where it begins to turn into a gas.

Example: "Boil some water in a pan."

To cook in boiling water.

Example: "Boil the eggs for three minutes."

(of liquids) to begin to turn into a gas, seethe.

Example: "Pure water boils at 100 degrees celsius."

To bring to a boil, to heat so as to cause the contents to boil.

(used only in progressive tenses, of weather) to be uncomfortably hot.

Example: "It’s boiling outside!"

(used only in progressive tenses) to feel uncomfortably hot.

Example: "I’m boiling in here – could you open the window?"

To form, or separate, by boiling or evaporation.

Example: "To boil sugar or salt"

To steep or soak in warm water.

To be agitated like boiling water; to bubble; to effervesce.

Example: "The boiling waves of the sea"

To be moved or excited with passion; to be hot or fervid.

Example: "His blood boils with anger."

Example Sentences

"Her stomach churned with bile as she thought about the traumatic event."
"The doctor explained that the yellow substance was bile from the patient's gallbladder."
"The bitter taste of bile filled his mouth after he vomited."
"Too much bile in the bloodstream can cause jaundice."
"The bitter bile rose in her throat, making her feel nauseous."
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Word Game Points

Is BILE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bile is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BILE has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is BILE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bile is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BILE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is BILE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bile is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BILE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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