Thaw

Pronunciation: /ˈθɔː/

Thaw (verb)

  1. To make ice or snow turn into water by warming.
  2. To become more friendly or relaxed with someone.

Examples

  • The ice will thaw by noon.
  • Snow begins to thaw in spring.

Common collocations: thaw the ice, gradually thaw, thaw completely, thaw relations, thaw the atmosphere

Thaw (noun)

  1. A time when ice or snow melts because of warmer weather.

Examples

  • The thaw brought relief to the farmers.
  • A sudden thaw can cause flooding.

Synonyms of Thaw

Neutral

Antonyms of Thaw

  • — when describing the process of becoming solid