melt (Meaning)
melt (n)
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
melt (v)
reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
become or cause to become soft or liquid
become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial
lose its distinct outline or shape; blend gradually
become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
become less intense and fade away gradually
melt (n.)
See 2d Milt.
melt (v.)
To reduce from a solid to a liquid state, as by heat; to liquefy; as, to melt wax, tallow, or lead; to melt ice or snow.
Hence: To soften, as by a warming or kindly influence; to relax; to render gentle or susceptible to mild influences; sometimes, in a bad sense, to take away the firmness of; to weaken.
melt (v. i.)
To be changed from a solid to a liquid state under the influence of heat; as, butter and wax melt at moderate temperatures.
To dissolve; as, sugar melts in the mouth.
Hence: To be softened; to become tender, mild, or gentle; also, to be weakened or subdued, as by fear.
To lose distinct form or outline; to blend.
To disappear by being dispersed or dissipated; as, the fog melts away.
Synonyms & Antonyms of melt
Synonyms:
- clear
- dim
- die (away or down or out)
- blank (out)
- dematerialize
- dry up
- evanesce
- drop out of sight
- disperse
- blur
Antonyms:
melt Sentence Examples
- The candle flame made the wax melt, creating a pool of liquid.
- The chocolate bars melted in the microwave, becoming a gooey mess.
- The sun's rays melted the snow on the roof, sending water cascading down.
- The butter melted in the pan, leaving a golden brown residue.
- The ice cube melted into a puddle on the counter.
- The glacier slowly melted, contributing to rising sea levels.
- The frost melted on the windshield, revealing a clear view.
- The wax seal melted, allowing the letter to be opened.
- The marshmallow melted over the campfire, turning into a toasted delight.
- The ice cream melted in the sun, leaving behind a sticky residue.
FAQs About the word melt
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid, reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating, become or
vanish, fade,disappear, sink, dissolve, fly, flee, dissipate,evaporate, clear
appear, appear, emerge, come out, show up, show up, materialize,emerge, arrive, issue
The candle flame made the wax melt, creating a pool of liquid.
The chocolate bars melted in the microwave, becoming a gooey mess.
The sun's rays melted the snow on the roof, sending water cascading down.
The butter melted in the pan, leaving a golden brown residue.
