steam (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /stiːm/
Definition
The hot gaseous form of water, produced by boiling, that rises in visible clouds.
Examples
The hot steam from the shower fogged up the mirror.
Be careful not to burn yourself on the steam from the radiator.
How to Use steam
- steam up (phrasal verb)
- To fill with steam, making it foggy or opaque. — "The windows steamed up in the cold weather."
- let off steam (idiom)
- To release pent-up energy, anger, or frustration. — "The children ran around the park to let off steam."
- full steam ahead (idiom)
- With maximum speed and energy. — "The company is going full steam ahead with the new product launch."
- steam from (prepositional phrase)
- Indicating the source of the steam. — "Be careful of the steam from the boiling pot."
Synonyms of steam
Words with a similar meaning to steam:
Antonyms of steam
Words with the opposite meaning to steam:
Browse the full Anaversity dictionary