dissolve
dih-ZOLV
Dissolve (verb) means to mix completely into a liquid so as to become part of the solution. Example: “Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.”
verb
1
To mix completely into a liquid so as to become part of the solution.
"Stir until the sugar dissolves completely."
"Salt dissolves quickly in warm water."
2
To officially end or break up an organization, agreement, or assembly.
"The prime minister dissolved parliament and called an election."
How to use dissolve
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo disappear into a liquid, or to formally end something like a partnership or government.
Common pairings
dissolve in water
dissolve parliament
dissolve a partnership
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Word forms
- Plural
- dissolves
- Third person singular
- dissolves
- Past tense
- dissolved
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Stir until the sugar _____ completely.
Etymology
From Latin dissolvere, "to loosen apart," from dis- ("apart") + solvere ("to loosen").
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What does “dissolve” mean?
The word “dissolve” means to mix completely into a liquid so as to become part of the solution. In plain terms, to disappear into a liquid, or to formally end something like a partnership or government.
How do you pronounce “dissolve”?
“Dissolve” is pronounced dih-ZOLV (/dɪˈzɑlv/ in IPA).
How do you use “dissolve” in a sentence?
Here is “dissolve” used in a sentence: “Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.”
What part of speech is “dissolve”?
“Dissolve” is a verb.
Where does the word “dissolve” come from?
The word “dissolve” comes from Latin. From Latin dissolvere, "to loosen apart," from dis- ("apart") + solvere ("to loosen").
Is “dissolve” a common word?
“Dissolve” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “dissolve” have?
“Dissolve” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to mix completely into a liquid so as to become part of the solution.
