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UK//θɔː//US//θɔ//

Meaning of Thaw

In simple words: To make something frozen become soft or liquid.

Thaw in a sentence

  • I need to thaw the chicken before I can cook it.
  • The ice on the lake will thaw as spring approaches.
  • It took hours for the snow to thaw in the sunlight.
  • Make sure to thaw the meat in the refrigerator for safety.
  • We watched the frozen river thaw as temperatures rose.

How to use Thaw

Used for food or ice. It's not used in formal writing to describe abstract concepts.

Grammar pattern

thaw + object

Memory hint

Think of thawing ice on a warm day, it turns to water.

Related words

Collocations with Thaw

  • thaw out
  • thaw the meat
  • thaw in the sun

Synonyms for Thaw

Common mistakes with Thaw

  • Using 'thaw' in contexts not related to freezing or cold.
  • Confusing 'thaw' with 'melt', which generally refers to solids becoming liquids.
  • Using 'thaw' without an object, like just 'the ice will thaw'.

Compare Thaw with Melt, Warm

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Frequently asked questions about Thaw

What does Thaw mean?

To make something frozen become soft or liquid.

What is the definition of Thaw?

To raise the temperature of something frozen to make it soft or liquid.

How do you use Thaw in a sentence?

I need to thaw the chicken before I can cook it.

Can you give another example of Thaw?

The ice on the lake will thaw as spring approaches.

What are synonyms for Thaw?

Common alternatives include melt, unfreeze, defrost, warm, soften.

What words go with Thaw?

It commonly pairs with thaw out, thaw the meat, thaw in the sun.

What are common mistakes when using Thaw?

Using 'thaw' in contexts not related to freezing or cold. Confusing 'thaw' with 'melt', which generally refers to solids becoming liquids. Using 'thaw' without an object, like just 'the ice will thaw'.

How do you pronounce Thaw?

US: //θɔ//, UK: //θɔː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Thaw?

Used for food or ice. It's not used in formal writing to describe abstract concepts.