Melt: meaning, definitions and examples

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melt

 

[ mษ›lt ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

changing state

To change from a solid to a liquid state by applying heat; to become liquefied by warmth.

Synonyms

dissolve, liquefy, thaw

Examples of usage

  • The snow will melt in the sun.
  • He melted the chocolate in a double boiler.
Context #2 | Verb

emotional

To become tender or loving; to feel strong emotions, especially love or sympathy.

Synonyms

move, soften, touch

Examples of usage

  • His heart melted when he saw the puppy.
  • She melted at the sight of the baby.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น derreter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเค˜เคฒเคจเคพ (pighalnฤ)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schmelzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mencair

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะฝัƒั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ topiฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆบถใ‘ใ‚‹ (ใจใ‘ใ‚‹, tokeru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fondre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ derretir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท erimek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…น๋‹ค (nokda)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฐูˆุจ (yadhub)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ taviลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่žๅŒ– (rรณnghuร )

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ topiti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brรกรฐna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ (dnoba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™rimษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ derretir

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,836 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.