meld - Master This Word
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meld Word Meanings
- to combine or blend together
- to make known; to announce
- to merge into one
meld Example Sentences
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meld Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/mɛld/
US
/mɛld/
meld Word Etymology
(Root: meld) → Middle English 'meld(en)', influenced by 'melt'. Historical origin: Old English 'meldian', related to Latin 'maldare'. Memory image: Imagine two colored sands being poured together, creating a beautiful, unified hue, embodying the act of melding.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputReal Context
To meld is to bring two or more things together to form a single, harmonious whole. It can refer to physically blending substances, such as metals or paints, or to ideas, cultures, or flavors that are mixed until they lose their separate identities. The sense 'to make known' or 'to announce' is rarer and more formal, such as in law or reports, meaning to reveal or declare something. The phrase 'meld into one' emphasizes unity, like a team that blends diverse skills. The memory image of pouring colored sands that gradually combine helps learners recall the core idea: separate parts becoming a unified whole.
Usage Reminders
- Remember: 1) Meld mainly for blending to form a new whole; 2) Not for emotions or feelings; 3) Use with materials or ideas; 4) Often formal in tone; 5) Compare with merge or blend to choose the right nuance; 6) Pair with into/with to show the result.
Common Misconceptions
- Meld = melt: melding is not about turning into liquid, but about forming a unified whole.
- Meld = merge: merge often implies combining but not always with a sense of unity as a new whole.
- Only physical blending: can apply to ideas, cultures, flavors as well.
- Confusing with announce: make known is a formal, separate sense.
- Overusing in casual speech: sounds odd when talking about emotions or personal feelings.
Thinking Differences
For English speakers, meld carries a slightly formal, technical feel. It signals intentional fusion toward unity, not mere mixing. Learners may overgeneralize it to everyday merging, confuse it with melt, or misplace it with announce meanings. Emphasize context: materials or ideas vs. public disclosure, and recognize meld often appears in professional or academic writing.
Learning Tips
- Learn the two main senses (blend to form a new whole; announce/ make known in formal contexts).
- Pair with into/ together to show result.
- Differentiate from melt (liquidity) and from merge (broader sense).
- Use with materials or ideas, not emotions.
- Practice with 2-3 collocations: meld into one, meld together, meld with.
- Read formal writing to see meld in technical contexts.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What does the word 'meld' mean?
A.To argue or dispute
B.To reject or separate
C.To combine or blend together
D.To create or form a new
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence correctly uses the word 'meld'?
A.He decided to meld his dinner before eating.
B.The colors meld together beautifully in the painting.
C.She loves to meld illustrations in her online blog.
D.They always meld when the music plays.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'meld'?
A.Split
B.Fuse
C.Ignore
D.Disregard
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'meld'?
A.Separate
B.Combine
C.Unite
D.Merge
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life context where the concept of melding is applied?
A.In cooking, where different ingredients come together to form a new dish.
B.When two teams decide to play against each other next week.
C.When someone writes a book about personal experiences.
D.During a debate where opposing ideas are discussed.
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