melt

Definition

  • noun: a sandwich made with melted cheese
  • verb: to change or to cause (something) to change from a solid to a liquid usually because of heat
  • verb: to become altered from a solid to a liquid state usually by heat
  • often + 'away'
  • synonyms: soften, liquefy, fuse

Examples

  • It would have 'melted your heart' [=it would have filled you with compassion, sympathy, etc.] to see her lying in that hospital bed.

  • Her anger 'melted away' when she saw that he was truly sorry.

  • He seemed to 'melt into' thin air. [=he seemed to disappear]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) l got the Buckwheat. Disgusting. What a beautiful, sunny day. Oh, my God. What happened to the sun? Easy, white chocolate. l wouldn't want you to melt. Hey, kids! You guys want to make $? Okay, here's what l want you to do. Yeah, l'll take the usual. And put it on my tab. Hey, Latrell Spencer! (..)
    2004 White Chicks