B2verbsciencenature
US/ɪˈvæp.ə.reɪt/
UK/ɪˈvæp.ə.reɪt/
to change from a liquid into a gas, usually because of heat
In context
Water in the lake evaporates faster during the hot summer months.
Leave the salt water in the sun until all the water has evaporated.
Her excitement evaporated when she saw how much work was left.
Words that go with evaporate
verb + adverb
- evaporate quicklyAlcohol evaporates quickly at room temperature.
noun + noun
- water evaporatesWater evaporates faster when the air is dry.
adverb + verb
- completely evaporateThe puddle will completely evaporate by noon.
- slowly evaporateThe liquid slowly evaporated from the dish.
verb + preposition
- evaporate intoThe mist evaporated into the warm morning air.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The water was evaporated by the sun.Correct: The water evaporated in the sun.