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Definition thaw in British English

thaw verb

verb
/θɔː/
1

if ice or snow thaws, or if something thaws it, it becomes warmer and changes into liquid

Synonyms and related words
defrost freeze freeze up
1.1

if the weather thaws, it becomes warmer and causes ice or snow to change into liquid

Example

It has finally started to thaw.

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break break through brighten up
2

if frozen food thaws, or if you thaw it, it becomes softer and ready to cook

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bake beat blanch
3

if someone's body or a part of it thaws, it becomes warmer after being very cold

Synonyms and related words
cool cool off fry
4

to become more friendly

Synonyms and related words
change your mind see reason/sense adapt
Definition thaw in British English