Boil, seethe, simmer, parboil, stew mean to prepare (as food) in a liquid heated to the point where it emits considerable steam.
At the utmost vs To the utmost
at the utmost—(also: at the most) not more than the number or amount specified:
Body vs Corpse vs Carcass vs Cadaver
Body, corpse, carcass, cadaver denote the physical organism of a man or animal (especially one of the larger animals).
Biannual vs Biennial
Biannual, a synonym for semiannual, means twice a year. Donna and John make biannual visits to North Carolina. Biennial means once every two years. The car registration is due for its biennial renewal.
At the trail vs On the trail
at the trail—(Military) carrying a rifle in the right hand, the arm at full length, and the gun horizontal:
At the top of the tree vs Up a tree
at the top of the tree —(also: at the top of the heap) 1. as high as possible in one’s career or profession:
Between you and I vs Between you and me
Always use between you and me.
Bodily vs Physical vs Corporeal vs Corporal vs Somatic
Bodily, physical, corporeal, corporal, somatic are comparable when used narrowly to mean of or relating to the human body.
Beside vs Besides
Beside as a preposition means next to or compared to.
Boat vs Vessel vs Ship vs Craft
Boat, vessel, ship, craft are comparable when they denote a floating structure designed to carry persons or goods over water.
At the top of the heap vs On top of the world
at the top of the heap —(also: at the top of the tree) 1. as high as possible in one’s career or profession:
Boast vs Brag vs Vaunt vs Crow vs Gasconade
Boast, brag, vaunt, crow, gasconade mean to give vent in speech to one's pride in oneself or something (as family, connections, race, or accomplishments) intimately connected with oneself.