Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [keys-hahr-dn]
- /ˈkeɪsˌhɑr dn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [keys-hahr-dn]
- /ˈkeɪsˌhɑr dn/
Definitions of caseharden word
- verb transitive caseharden to form a hard, thin surface on (an iron alloy) 3
- verb transitive caseharden to make callous or unfeeling 3
- verb with object caseharden Metallurgy. to make the outside surface of (an alloy having an iron base) hard by carburizing and heat treatment, leaving the interior tough and ductile. 1
- verb with object caseharden to harden in spirit so as to render insensible or insensitive to external impressions or influences; make callous. 1
- noun caseharden To harden the surface of iron or steel by infusing carbon into the surface layer. 1
- verb caseharden (by extension) To make insensitive to hardship. 0
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Origin of caseharden
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80; case2 + harden
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Parts of speech for Caseharden
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
caseharden popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
caseharden usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for caseharden
verb caseharden
- consolidate — If you consolidate something that you have, for example power or success, you strengthen it so that it becomes more effective or secure.
- nerve — one or more bundles of fibers forming part of a system that conveys impulses of sensation, motion, etc., between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body.
- set — to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
- buttress — Buttresses are supports, usually made of stone or brick, that support a wall.
- thicken — make thicker
Antonyms for caseharden
verb caseharden
- disjoin — to undo or prevent the junction or union of; disunite; separate.
- dishearten — to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage.
- weaken — to make weak or weaker.
- liquefy — Make or become liquid.
- soften — to make soft or softer.
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Matching words
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