Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Dissolves.
How to pronounce dissolves:
US
Dissolves - as a noun
(film) a gradual transition from one scene to the next; the next scene is gradually superimposed as the former scene fades out
Dissolves - as a verb
Grow less and less substantial until it disappears
Example: "The sound faded out"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fade awayfade outCause to go into a solution
Example: "The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break upresolve10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change integrityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Stop functioning or cohering as a unit
Example: "The political wing of the party dissolved after much internal fighting"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disband11Cause to lose control emotionally
Example: "The news dissolved her into tears"
Lose control emotionally
Example: "She dissolved into tears when she heard that she had lost all her savings in the pyramid scheme"
Cause to fade away
Example: "Dissolve a shot or a picture"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pass into a solution
Example: "The sugar quickly dissolved in the coffee"
Become or cause to become soft or liquid
Example: "The sun melted the ice"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dethawmelt6thaw10unfreeze20unthaw12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flux14liquefy22liquify22Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Bring the association of to an end or cause to break up
Example: "The decree officially dissolved the marriage"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break upDeclare void
Example: "The president dissolved the parliament and called for new elections"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dismiss10Example Sentences
"Stir the sugar until it completely dissolves in the hot water."
"The tablet dissolves quickly when placed in water."
"He dissolves a spoonful of salt in a glass of warm milk every morning."
"When you apply heat, the ice cube slowly dissolves into water."
"The medication dissolves in the bloodstream and begins to take effect."
Word Game Points
Is DISSOLVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dissolves is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISSOLVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is DISSOLVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dissolves is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISSOLVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is DISSOLVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dissolves is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISSOLVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
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