melting
Melting (adj) means In the process of turning from solid to liquid. Example: “The melting snow left the streets slushy.”
How to use melting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTurning to liquid from heat, or — figuratively — deeply tender or emotional.
Word forms
more melting comparative, meltings plural, most melting superlative
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The _____ snow left the streets slushy.
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What does “melting” mean?
The word “melting” means in the process of turning from solid to liquid. In plain terms, turning to liquid from heat, or — figuratively — deeply tender or emotional.
How do you pronounce “melting”?
“Melting” is pronounced MEHL-tihng (/ˈmɛltɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “melting” in a sentence?
Here is “melting” used in a sentence: “The melting snow left the streets slushy.”
What part of speech is “melting”?
Depending on how it is used, “melting” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “melting” a common word?
“Melting” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “melting” have?
“Melting” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in the process of turning from solid to liquid.
What is the difference between melting and melted?
Melting describes a substance currently in the process of turning from solid to liquid, such as ice that is melting on a warm day. Melted describes a substance that has already fully turned into liquid.
Can melting be used as a noun?
Yes, melting can function as a noun referring to the process itself, as in "the melting of the snow took several days." This usage describes the physical transformation from solid to liquid caused by heat.