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melt

Pronunciation: [mɛlt]

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Learn how to use melt in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

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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?

How to pronounce melt

Pronunciation: [mɛlt]

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