harden — To become firm, solid, or rigid, or to make something firm. Can also mean to become emotionally tough or unfeeling.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To become firm, solid, or rigid, or to make something firm. Can also mean to become emotionally tough or unfeeling.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɑːrdən/
Korean meaning: 굳어지다, 단단해지다, (감정적으로) 무뎌지다
Korean pronunciation: 하든 (강세: 하)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cookies harden faster than her opinions about modern music.
- The clay will harden if you leave it in the sun.
- Don't let failures harden you into giving up on your dreams.
harden
VERB//ˈhɑːrdən//
To become firm, solid, or rigid, or to make something firm. Can also mean to become emotionally tough or unfeeling.
To become firm, solid, or rigid, or to make something firm. Can also mean to become emotionally tough or unfeeling.
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Time to harden the dough in my garden - pardon the wait for perfection!
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Origin
From Old English 'heardian', derived from the adjective 'hard' meaning firm or solid. The word was formed by adding the verb-making suffix '-en' to create the meaning 'to make hard or become hard'.
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“My grandmother's cookies harden faster than her opinions about modern music.”
“The clay will harden if you leave it in the sun.”
“Don't let failures harden you into giving up on your dreams.”
“His expression hardened when he heard the bad news.”
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