melt
To turn from a solid into a liquid because of heat.
To become liquid through the application of heat.
To heat something so it becomes liquid.
To cause something solid to become liquid by applying heat.
To get soft and lose shape because of heat.
To lose firmness or shape as a result of heat, often without becoming fully liquid.
To start feeling soft, kind, or warm emotions.
To be affected emotionally in a way that makes one feel softer, kinder, or more sympathetic.
To go away fast and quietly so no one sees you.
To leave or vanish quietly and without attracting attention.
- Base: melt
- 3rd Person Singular: melts
- Present Participle: melting
- Past: melted
melt away
1Gradually disappear completely
To slowly go away until nothing is left.
- The crowd melted away after the concert ended.
- Her anger melted away when she saw his smile.
melt down
1Heat metal until liquid for reuse/disposal
To heat metal until it becomes liquid so you can use it again or throw it away.
- They melted down old coins to make new ones.
- The factory melts down scrap metal for recycling.
meltdown
1Sudden failure or loss of control
A complete loss of control, especially from strong emotions or a big problem in machines or systems.
- The toddler had a meltdown in the supermarket.
- The stock market suffered a major meltdown yesterday.