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.