Evaporate Meaning in English
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Definition
To change from a liquid into a gas, usually because of heat. It can also be used for things disappearing or vanishing completely.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in science (chemistry, physics) to describe liquids turning into vapor. Metaphorically means to disappear, often suddenly. Can be both formal and informal. Collocations: 'water evaporates', 'money evaporated'. Don’t confuse with 'condense', which is the opposite.
Example Sentences
When the sun shines, water in a puddle will evaporate.
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Boiling water will quickly evaporate.
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If you leave juice uncovered, it will evaporate over time.
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Most of the water in the lake evaporated during the drought.
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All my stress just seemed to evaporate after the good news.
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The opportunity to buy tickets quickly evaporated as the concert sold out.
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