dissolve
/dɪˈzɒlv/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
to mix a solid into a liquid so it becomes part of the liquid.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📚Academic Writing⚙️Technical
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Stir the sugar until it dissolves in the water.”
“The company decided to dissolve the partnership last year.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A form of film punctuation in which there is a gradual transition from one scene to the next
Related Words
Synonyms:
meltbreak updisintegrate
Antonyms:
solidifycrystallize
Word Family:
dissolveddissolvingdissolution