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- [hahr-dn]
- /ˈhɑr dn/
- /ˈhɑː.dən/
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- [hahr-dn]
- /ˈhɑr dn/
Definitions of harden word
- verb with object harden to make hard or harder: to harden steel. 1
- verb with object harden to make pitiless or unfeeling: to harden one's heart. 1
- verb with object harden to make rigid or unyielding; stiffen: The rigors of poverty hardened his personality. 1
- verb with object harden to strengthen or confirm, especially with reference to character, intentions, feelings, etc.; reinforce. 1
- verb with object harden to make hardy, robust, or capable of endurance; toughen. 1
- verb with object harden Military. to reinforce the structure of (a military or strategic installation) to protect it from nuclear bombardment. 1
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Origin of harden
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1150-1200; See origin at hard, -en1
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Parts of speech for Harden
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
harden popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
harden usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for harden
verb harden
- 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 harden
verb harden
- 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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