English · Phrasal verb Attested

melt away

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To fade or wane

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

1874, Marcus Clarke, For the Term of His Natural Life Chapter VI It came at last. The sky lightened, the mist melted away, and then a long, low, far-off streak of pale yellow light floated on the eastern horizon.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “melt away” mean?

To fade or wane

Is “melt away” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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