melt

US /mɛlt/

UK /melt/

B1

other

  • To change from a solid to a liquid state, usually due to heat.
  • To gradually disappear or fade away.
  • To become softened in feeling; to lose hardness or stiffness.

other

  • To cause to change from a solid to a liquid state by heating.
  • To cause to soften in feeling; to affect with tenderness or compassion.

verb

  • To disappear or to go away
  • To make, become soft or liquid due to heat
  • To become liquid through heating

noun

  • A mass of material that has been melted, especially metal.
  • A sandwich with melted cheese.