Melt: meaning, definitions and examples
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melt
[ mษlt ]
changing state
To change from a solid to a liquid state by applying heat; to become liquefied by warmth.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The snow will melt in the sun.
- He melted the chocolate in a double boiler.
emotional
To become tender or loving; to feel strong emotions, especially love or sympathy.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His heart melted when he saw the puppy.
- She melted at the sight of the baby.
food
A dish made by blending cheese, milk, and seasonings until smooth and creamy.
Synonyms
cheese dip, fondue
Examples of usage
- We enjoyed a delicious bowl of cheese melt.
Translations
Translations of the word "melt" in other languages:
๐ต๐น derreter
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฟเคเคฒเคจเคพ (pighalnฤ)
๐ฉ๐ช schmelzen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mencair
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะฝััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ topiฤ siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆบถใใ (ใจใใ, tokeru)
๐ซ๐ท fondre
๐ช๐ธ derretir
๐น๐ท erimek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ น๋ค (nokda)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฐูุจ (yadhub)
๐จ๐ฟ tรกt
๐ธ๐ฐ taviลฅ sa
๐จ๐ณ ่ๅ (rรณnghuร )
๐ธ๐ฎ topiti se
๐ฎ๐ธ brรกรฐna
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ (dnoba)
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษrimษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ derretir
Word origin
The word 'melt' has origins in Old English, with roots in the Proto-Germanic word 'maltijanan'. Over time, the meaning of 'melt' has evolved to encompass both physical and emotional states of transformation. The use of 'melt' to describe the process of changing from a solid to a liquid dates back to ancient times, while its emotional connotation emerged in Middle English. Today, 'melt' is a versatile word used in various contexts.
See also: meltable, meltdown, melted, melting, melts, molten, unmeltable.