Meaning & use
Aboil
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In a state of boiling; figuratively, in a state of great excitement or agitation.
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The kettle was aboil within minutes of being set on the stove.
The whole town was aboil with rumors after the announcement.
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An archaic and mostly literary word, formed like 'aglow' or 'aflame' by adding the prefix 'a-' to the noun 'boil.'
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