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/
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
Spring sun begins to thaw the frozen lake as fish wake beneath the cracking ice.
The frozen saw will thaw back to raw!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'thawian', which has Germanic roots. The meaning 'to melt' or 'to become unfrozen' has remained remarkably stable for thousands of years, reflecting the ancient origin of this common verb.
Breakdown
thaw comes directly from Old English 'thawian', a Germanic verb formed from the root meaning 'to melt or unfreeze'. The word retains its original form and meaning with only minor phonetic changes through the centuries.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“Please thaw the chicken before cooking it.”
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