Meaning of the word dissolve in English

What does dissolve mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dissolve

US /dɪˈzɑːlv/

UK /dɪˈzɑːlv/

become or cause to become incorporated into a liquid so as to form a solution

Example:

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Sugar dissolves in water.

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You can dissolve the salt by stirring it.

Synonym:

melt liquefy deliquesce disperse diffuse

close down or dismiss (an assembly or official body)

Example:

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The parliament was dissolved by the king.

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The committee decided to dissolve the organization.

Synonym:

disband break up disperse terminate abolish

(of a problem or situation) disappear

Example:

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Their worries began to dissolve.

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The tension in the room slowly dissolved.

Synonym:

disappear vanish fade evaporate melt away

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