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dissolved
dih-ZOLVD
Dissolved (verb) means past tense of "dissolve" — became mixed completely into a liquid, or came to an end. Example: “The tablet dissolved in the water within a minute.”
verb
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Past tense of "dissolve" — became mixed completely into a liquid, or came to an end.
"The tablet dissolved in the water within a minute."
"The sugar dissolved into the warm tea."
"Parliament was dissolved ahead of the general election."
adj
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Broken up into a solution, or formally ended.
"Stir the dissolved sugar gently until the syrup looks clear."
"The dissolved company no longer has any legal standing."
"The dissolved salt left no trace once the water evaporated."
How to use dissolved
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMixed completely into a liquid, or (for organizations/agreements) formally brought to an end.
Common pairings
dissolved in water
the marriage dissolved
parliament dissolved
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- Comparative
- more dissolved
- Superlative
- most dissolved
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What does “dissolved” mean?
The word “dissolved” means past tense of "dissolve" — became mixed completely into a liquid, or came to an end. In plain terms, mixed completely into a liquid, or (for organizations/agreements) formally brought to an end.
How do you pronounce “dissolved”?
“Dissolved” is pronounced dih-ZOLVD (/dɪˈzɑlvd/ in IPA).
How do you use “dissolved” in a sentence?
Here is “dissolved” used in a sentence: “The sugar dissolved into the warm tea.”
What part of speech is “dissolved”?
Depending on how it is used, “dissolved” can be a verb and an adjective.
Is “dissolved” a common word?
“Dissolved” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “dissolved” have?
“Dissolved” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: past tense of "dissolve" — became mixed completely into a liquid, or came to an end.
What is the difference between 'dissolved' and 'melted'?
Something is dissolved when it mixes completely into a liquid to form a solution, such as sugar in water. Something is melted when a solid is turned into a liquid by heat, such as ice or butter. Dissolving needs a solvent, whereas melting only needs heat.
What is the difference between 'dissolved' and 'diluted'?
A substance is dissolved when it breaks down and disperses within a liquid to form a solution. A solution is diluted when more solvent is added to make it weaker or less concentrated. Dissolving creates the mixture, while diluting thins an existing one.
What is the difference between 'dissolved' and 'disbanded'?
Both describe a group being brought to an end. 'Dissolved' is often the formal or legal term for ending an organisation, parliament, or contract, while 'disbanded' is more general and simply means the members have separated, as with a band or team.
