melt
Meaning
To melt means to change a solid substance into a liquid state by applying heat, often used in contexts such as cooking or materials science.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "melt" with "melted," which is the past tense; remember to use the correct form based on the tense needed.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Tom
placed
a
small
pan
on
low
heat
and
watched
as
the
butter
began
to
melt
.
He
stirred
slowly
to
make
sure
it
mixed
evenly
with
the
sugar
and
did
not
burn
.
When
the
mixture
was
smooth
,
he
poured
it
into
a
baking
dish
and
set
it
in
the
oven
.
While
the
cake
baked
,
the
kitchen
smelled
warm
and
comforting
,
and
Tom
checked
the
timer
every
few
minutes
.
Common Phrases
melt away
melt down
melt into
Synonyms
Related Words
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