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melting

Pronunciation: [ˈmɛltɪŋ]

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

Context: “physical change”

(verb) when a solid turns into a liquid because it gets warm. Think about ice cubes in a glass; when they warm up, they start to melt and become water.

Example

The ice is melting in the sun, and soon it will be all water.

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The ice did not melt because it was kept in a cold freezer.

Example

What happens to the chocolate when you heat it? Does it start melting?

Context: “process”

(noun) the act or process of a solid changing into a liquid. When you see this happen, like butter turning to liquid on a hot stove, that’s melting.

Example

The melting of the ice created a small pond on the warm pavement.

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The melting did not happen quickly because the temperature was still too low.

Example

Have you ever seen the melting of snow in spring?

Context: “emotion”

(verb) to feel a strong emotion, especially warmth or love. When someone does something sweet, it can make your heart feel like it's melting.

Example

Her kind words melted my heart and made me feel really happy.

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The sad movie did not melt his heart; he remained unaffected by it.

Example

Did the puppy’s adorable face make you feel like your heart was melting?

How to pronounce melting

Pronunciation: [ˈmɛltɪŋ]

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