Dissolved
dɪˈzɒlvd
Definitions
3 meaningsTo mix with a liquid and become part of it; to cause a solid to become liquid.
dɪˈzɒlv
To become or cause to become incorporated into a liquid so as to form a solution.
The aspirin dissolved in the glass of water.
💡 Simply: Imagine putting a sugar cube in your tea. Dissolving is like the sugar disappearing as it mixes with the water and you can't see it anymore. It's like the sugar is becoming part of the tea!
👶 For kids: To mix something like sugar or salt into water until you can't see it anymore.
More Examples
The ice cream dissolved quickly in the hot sun.
Stir the powder until it dissolves completely.
How It's Used
"The sugar dissolved in the warm water."
"Stir until the salt dissolves."
To officially bring an organization or gathering to an end.
dɪˈzɒlv
To formally end or dismiss (an assembly, partnership, or official body).
The court dissolved the marriage.
💡 Simply: Imagine a club you're a member of suddenly closing down. Dissolving is like officially stopping a group from existing, like a club, a company, or even a government. It's like the final meeting is over and everyone goes their separate ways.
👶 For kids: To stop something from working or being together, like a club ending.
More Examples
The parliament was dissolved and new elections were called.
After the scandal, the board of directors decided to dissolve the company.
How It's Used
"The king dissolved the parliament after the scandal."
"The company was dissolved due to bankruptcy."
To fade away or disappear gradually; to become weaker or less important.
dɪˈzɒlv
To disappear or fade away.
The image slowly dissolved into darkness.
💡 Simply: Imagine a scary shadow slowly fading away in the sunlight. Dissolving can also mean something like worries or fears just disappearing over time. It's like they're losing their shape and strength, and finally vanishing away.
👶 For kids: To go away slowly, like a cloud disappearing.
More Examples
The argument dissolved when they realized they were both wrong.
Her anger dissolved as she listened to his explanation.
How It's Used
"The fog dissolved, revealing a beautiful landscape."
"The tension between them dissolved after they talked."
Idioms & expressions
dissolve into tears
To start crying uncontrollably.
"She dissolved into tears when she heard the bad news."
From Middle English *dissolven*, from Old French *dissoudre* (13th c.), from Latin *dissolvere* 'to loosen, dissolve', from *dis-* 'apart' + *solvere* 'to loosen, untie'.
Used since the 13th century with similar meanings related to breaking apart, ending, or incorporating a solid into a liquid.
Memory tip
Think of the sugar cube disappearing in your tea; it's dissolving!
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Word Origin
Root: solvere