melt (/mɛlt/)
verb · Beginner · Nature & Environment
🔊 /mɛlt/
Meaning
Meaning: change from solid to liquid with heat
To change from a solid to a liquid because of heat, like ice turning to water. It can also describe feelings softening.
Examples
🗣 The snow began to melt in the sunshine.
Etymology
From Old English ‘meltan’ (to become liquid).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for ice, snow, and metals, and figuratively for emotions.
Tags: weather, change