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/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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'.
Breakdown
hard (firm, solid) + -en (verb-forming suffix meaning 'to make' or 'to become')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“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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