Meaning & Definition of word "Evaporate"
Evaporate
/ɪˈvæp.ə.reɪt/
verb:
- 1. To change from a liquid to a vapor.
- Example: The puddles on the ground began to evaporate under the hot sun.
- 2. To cease to exist; dissipate.
- Example: Her fears started to evaporate as she faced the challenge.
- 3. To lose water or moisture, typically through heating.
- Example: The soup will evaporate if you leave it on the stove for too long.
Etymology
●From Latin 'evaporare', meaning 'to disappear in vapor'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
evaporate into thin air:
To suddenly vanish or disappear completely.
evaporate one's concerns:
To make worries or fears fade away.
Related Words
vapor:
The gaseous state of a substance that is liquid or solid at room temperature.
evaporation:
The process of turning from liquid into vapor.
Slang Meanings of evaporate
Meaning: To leave quickly.
● Example Sentence: He evaporated from the party once he heard the music.
Meaning: To forget about someone or something.
● Example Sentence: She just evaporated from my mind after that conversation.