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MELT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Melt.

How to pronounce melt:

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Melt - as a noun

The process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

Example: "The power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
meltingthawthawing

Melt - as a verb

Reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating

Example: "Melt butter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
melt downrun
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
break updissolveresolve
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become or cause to become soft or liquid

Example: "The sun melted the ice"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dethawdissolvethawunfreezeunthaw
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fluxliquefyliquify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial

Example: "With age, he mellowed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mellowmellow out

Lose its distinct outline or shape; blend gradually

Example: "Hundreds of actors were melting into the scene"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
meld

Become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly

Example: "The scene begins to fade"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fade

Become less intense and fade away gradually

Example: "Her resistance melted under his charm"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disappearevaporate

Example Sentences

"He melted the wax to make candles."
"The snow will melt in the sun."
"Please melt the butter before adding it to the mixture."
"The chocolate bar will melt if left in the car."
"The ice cream began to melt under the hot sun."
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Word Game Points

Is MELT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, melt is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MELT has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is MELT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, melt is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MELT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is MELT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, melt is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MELT has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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