thawing Meaning & Definition
/ˈθɔː.ɪŋ/
What Does Thawing Mean?
Thawing is a verb that means present participle and gerund of thaw. As a noun, it means The process by which something thaws.
Word Facts for Thawing
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈθɔː.ɪŋ/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | melting, melt and warming |
| Plural | thawings |
Thawing Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of thaw
Thawing as a Noun
- The process by which something thaws.
Verb
- To gradually melt, dissolve, or become fluid; to soften from frozen
the ice thaws
- To become so warm as to melt ice and snow — said in reference to the weather, and used impersonally.
It's beginning to thaw.
- To grow gentle or genial.
Her anger has thawed.
- To gradually cause frozen things (such as earth, snow, ice) to melt, soften, or dissolve.
Synonyms of Thawing
Thawing synonyms and antonyms →Thawing in a Sentence
the ice thaws
It's beginning to thaw.
Her anger has thawed.
Word Forms & Grammar
thawing
thawing (plural thawings)
Words That Rhyme With Thawing
Origin of Thawing
From thaw + -ing.
How Do You Say Thawing?
You say thawing as /ˈθɔː.ɪŋ/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (θɔː).
Questions People Ask About Thawing
Is thawing a verb or a noun?
Thawing is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for thawing?
Words with a similar meaning to thawing include melting, melt and warming. See the full list of thawing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of thawing?
The plural of thawing is thawings.