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The frozen berries will thaw on the counter.
What does Thaw mean?
to melt or soften after being frozen.
Dictionary definition
To thaw means to become soft or liquid after being frozen, or to make something frozen become softer or liquid.
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Warm air caused the snow to thaw near the sidewalk.
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Scientists observed how quickly the soil began to thaw as the temperature rose.
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What does thaw mean?
Thaw means frozen material warms enough to soften or melt.
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Which word is often an antonym of thaw?
Freeze contrasts with thaw.
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Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Warm air caused the snow to ____ near the sidewalk.
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MeaningThaw means to melt or soften after being frozen.
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thaw
verb
thaw
To melt or soften after being frozen.
verb
thaws
Present-tense form.
verb
thawed
Melted or softened after being frozen.
verb
thawing
Melting or softening now.
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