thaw — to change from a frozen solid to a liquid state due to warmth
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to change from a frozen solid to a liquid state due to warmth
Pronunciation (IPA): /θɔː/
Korean meaning: 얼음이나 눈이 녹다, 해동되다
Korean pronunciation: **쏘**
Example Sentences
- My frozen pizza won't thaw - I think it's planning to stay solid forever!
- After their argument, it took weeks for their friendship to thaw.
- The snowman looked worried as the afternoon thaw began.
thaw
VERB//θɔː//
to change from a frozen solid to a liquid state due to warmth
💡 Concept
to change from a frozen solid to a liquid state due to warmth
🎵 Rhyme
The frozen saw will thaw back to raw!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/θɔː/
🇬🇧 UK/θɔː/
🌳Etymology
Rootthaw
Origin
고대 영어 'thawian'에서 유래된 단어로, 게르만어족의 뿌리를 가지고 있습니다. '녹다'라는 의미는 수천 년 동안 변하지 않았습니다.
🎵Rhyme
rawsawlawdraw
raw
saw
law
draw
🔗Collocations
spring thaw
thaw out
diplomatic thaw
thaw frozen food
gradual thaw
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My frozen pizza won't thaw - I think it's planning to stay solid forever!”
“After their argument, it took weeks for their friendship to thaw.”
😄 Fun example
“The snowman looked worried as the afternoon thaw began.”
“Please thaw the chicken before cooking it.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
meltdefrostunfreezesoften
Antonyms
freezesolidifyharden
Related
icewinterspringtemperaturewarmth
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