harden
/ˈhɑːrdən/
make firm, become rigid
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To make or become firm, solid, or rigid.
"The clay will harden when it is fired."
- 2.
To make or become unyielding, firm, or less sympathetic.
"Her heart hardened after years of disappointment."
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The cement will harden overnight.
The cement will harden overnight.
Her expression hardened as she listened to the harsh criticism.
Her expression hardened as she listened to the harsh criticism.
The government decided to harden its stance on immigration.
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How do you pronounce harden?
harden is pronounced [/ˈhɑːrdən/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does harden mean?
harden means "make firm, become rigid". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is harden?
harden is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The cement will harden overnight." — used to mean "make firm, become rigid".
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