thaw

verbnounB2 · Upper-intermediate

To become soft after being frozen.

Meanings of «thaw»

1 · verb

to become soft after being frozen

The snow will thaw when the sun comes out.

2 · noun

an improvement in a difficult relationship between people

After years of conflict, there was a small thaw between them.

Similar: improvementeasingwarming

Translation

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«thaw» in 17 languages

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ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

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The difference between similar words

to change from solid or frozen to liquid

meltchange from solid to liquid when it gets warmThe ice will melt in the sun.

thawa frozen thing becomes soft or warm againLet the meat thaw before you cook it.

defrosttake the ice off food or a fridge on purposeI need to defrost the freezer.

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