harden (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːrdn/
Definition
To make or become firm, solid, or hard.
Examples
The concrete will harden overnight.
His skin had hardened from years of manual labor.
The artist hardened the clay by firing it in a kiln.
How to Use harden
- harden into (prepositional phrase)
- To gradually become something else. — "The soft clay will harden into a brick."
- harden off (phrasal verb)
- To gradually expose young plants to outdoor conditions to make them stronger. — "Remember to harden off your tomato plants before transplanting them."
- harden someone's heart (idiom)
- To make someone less sympathetic or forgiving. — "His constant complaining seemed to harden her heart."
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