The melting snow exposed the first flowers of spring.
The melting snow exposed the first flowers of spring.
English
melt
mɛlt
Meaning: to melt
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | melt |
| 3rd person singular present | melts |
| Present participle | melting |
| Past | melted |
| Will future | will melt |
| Going-to future | going to melt |
| Imperative negative | don't melt / do not melt |
Example sentences
The butter will melt quickly in the hot pan.
The butter will melt quickly in the hot pan.
Rising temperatures are causing the polar ice caps to melt.
Rising temperatures are causing the polar ice caps to melt.
She watched the candle wax melt and drip down the side.
She watched the candle wax melt and drip down the side.
Scientists are studying how fast the glacier is melting.
Scientists are studying how fast the glacier is melting.
Usage Notes
To change from a solid to a liquid state by heat. Figuratively, it can mean to become tender or loving.
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