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seethe

[siːð]

seethe Definition

  • 1to feel or show strong emotion, especially anger
  • 2to be in a state of great activity
  • 3to boil or bubble up as a result of being heated

Using seethe: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "seethe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was seething with anger when he found out the truth.

  • Example

    The city was seething with excitement during the festival.

  • Example

    The pot seethed on the stove, boiling over occasionally.

seethe Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for seethe

Antonyms for seethe

Phrases with seethe

  • to be extremely angry

    Example

    She was seething with rage when she heard the news.

  • to be very excited

    Example

    The fans were seething with excitement before the big game.

  • to be extremely jealous

    Example

    He was seething with jealousy when he saw his ex-girlfriend with someone else.

Origins of seethe

from Old English 'sēothan', meaning 'to boil'

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Summary: seethe in Brief

The verb 'seethe' [siːð] has three main meanings. The first is to feel or show strong emotion, especially anger, as in 'He was seething with anger when he found out the truth.' The second is to be in a state of great activity, as in 'The city was seething with excitement during the festival.' The third is to boil or bubble up as a result of being heated, as in 'The pot seethed on the stove, boiling over occasionally.' 'Seethe' can be used in phrases like 'seethe with rage,' 'seethe with excitement,' and 'seethe with jealousy.'