Melt
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British pronunciation/mˈɛlt/
American pronunciation/ˈmɛɫt/

Definition & Meaning of "melt"

to melt
01

(of something in solid form) to turn into liquid form by being subjected to heat

Intransitive
to melt definition and meaning
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Ice cubes melt quickly in warm water.
The chocolate is melting as it sits under the sun.
As the temperature rose, the glacier was melting at an alarming rate.
02

to cause something that is in solid form to turn into liquid form by use of heat

Transitive: to melt solid matter
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The chef melted cheese on top of the burger to give it a gooey texture.
He melted the ice on the windshield by pouring warm water over it.
She melted butter in a saucepan to prepare pancakes for breakfast.
03

to be deeply moved or touched by something

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Hearing the touching story of perseverance and triumph made the audience melt with admiration for the speaker.
The sight of the children singing carols at the nursing home made the residents melt.
The tender gesture of holding hands caused her to melt with affection for her partner.
04

to lose distinct boundaries or characteristics

Intransitive: to melt into sth
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As the sun set, the harsh glare of daylight melted into the soft hues of twilight.
As the fog rolled in, the distant mountains seemed to melt into the mist, blurring their sharp edges.
The colors of the sunset melted into each other, creating a beautiful blend of pinks and oranges across the sky.
05

to become less intense and gradually diminish

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After the argument, tension between them began to melt, and they were able to reconcile their differences.
As the music played softly, the stress and worries of the day melted.
As the music played softly, the stress and worries of the day melted.
Melt
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the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

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Ice cubes melt quickly in warm water.
The chocolate is melting as it sits under the sun.
As the temperature rose, the glacier was melting at an alarming rate.
The forecast predicts that the ice cream will melt in the afternoon sun.
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