Definitions and Examples of melt, thaw, heat up
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To change from a solid to a liquid state as a result of heat.
Example
The ice cream started to melt under the sun's heat.
To become less cold and hard, often as a result of warmth.
Example
The frozen meat needs to thaw before cooking it.
heat up
To make something warmer by applying heat.
Example
She decided to heat up some soup for lunch.
Key Differences: melt vs thaw vs heat up
- 1Melt is used when a solid substance changes into a liquid state due to heat.
- 2Thaw is used when something becomes less cold and hard due to warmth.
- 3Heat up is used when something is made warmer by applying heat.
Effective Usage of melt, thaw, heat up
- 1Cooking: Use melt and heat up when referring to cooking processes.
- 2Weather: Use thaw when talking about the weather and melting snow or ice.
- 3Science: Use these antonyms when discussing physical states of matter in science classes.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of froze are melt, thaw, and heat up. These words have distinct meanings and are used in different contexts. Use them in cooking, weather, and science-related conversations to convey the opposite meaning of froze.
