Melt
Verb
UK
/melt/
US
/melt/
Definition
To change from solid to liquid because of heat.
Example
"The ice melted quickly."
"The butter melted on the hot pan and turned into a smooth liquid."
"His kind words melted her heart and made her feel cared for."
Explanation
To melt means to change from solid to liquid because of heat. For example, ice melts into water when it gets warm. It can also be used in a soft or emotional way, like her smile melted his heart, meaning it made someone feel warm or touched. Melt can also describe food, as in the cheese melted on the hot bread.