Meaning of the word melt in English

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

melt

US /melt/

UK /melt/

make or become liquefied by heat

Example:

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The ice cream started to melt in the sun.

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The heat will melt the chocolate.

Synonym:

dissolve liquefy thaw soften run

become gentler or more tender

Example:

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Her heart began to melt when she saw the lost puppy.

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His anger began to melt away.

Synonym:

soften relax ease subside diminish

an act or instance of melting

Example:

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The sudden melt of snow caused flooding.

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We observed the melt of the glacier over several years.

Synonym:

thaw liquefaction fusion

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