1 B1 neutral
To physically change state and become part of another substance or medium.
"The chocolate melted into the warm cream, forming a smooth ganache."
inseparable
melt into
B2 neutral inseparable intransitive
To gradually transform into something else, or to be completely absorbed into a state or environment.
In plain English
Slowly become part of something else, or gradually change from one thing into another — like butter melting into a sauce.
What does "melt into" mean?
3 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic neutral
To gradually and completely transition into an emotional state, mood, or physical embrace.
"When she heard the news, she melted into tears of relief."
inseparable
3 B2 idiomatic neutral
To blend into or merge with a surrounding environment, becoming indistinguishable.
"He pulled up his hood and melted into the crowd."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
A solid melting and flowing into another substance — the image of dissolution and merging.
Actually means
Slowly become part of something else, or gradually change from one thing into another — like butter melting into a sauce.
Usage tip
Often used in literary, poetic, or descriptive prose. Can describe a physical transition (ice melting into water), an emotional state (melting into tears), or a person blending into an environment. Commonly used in romantic contexts ('she melted into his arms').
Words that pair with "melt into"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
arms tears background shadow laughter crowd
How to conjugate "melt into"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
melt into
I/you/we/they
3rd person
melts into
he/she/it
Past simple
melted into
yesterday
Past participle
melted into
have + pp
-ing form
melting into
continuous
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