melt
Pronunciation: [mɛlt]
Word
Context: “physical change”
(verb) to change from a solid to a liquid when heat is applied. For example, when you heat ice, it melts and becomes water.
Example
The ice will melt if you leave it outside in the sun.
Example
The ice didn't melt because it was too cold outside.
Example
What happens to the chocolate when you melt it?
Context: “emotional response”
(verb) to cause someone to feel very warm or kind feelings. This often happens when you see something sweet or loving.
Example
The puppy was so cute that it made my heart melt.
Example
The sad story didn’t melt his heart; he remained uninterested.
Example
What kind of things make you melt inside?
Context: “physical change”
(noun) the process or result of melting something, like ice turning into water.
Example
The melt of the snow has made the river flow faster.
Example
The melt wasn't as dramatic this year as in previous winters.
Example
Do you think the melt will happen earlier this spring?
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