Definitions and Examples of weaken, soften
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To make something less strong or powerful.
Example
The prolonged exposure to sunlight will weaken the fabric of the curtains.
To make something less hard or rigid.
Example
You can soften the butter by leaving it at room temperature for a while.
Key Differences: weaken vs soften
- 1Weaken implies a reduction in strength or power, while anneals refers to a process of heating and cooling metal to increase its durability.
- 2Soften implies a reduction in hardness or rigidity, while anneals refers to a specific process of heat treatment for metals.
Effective Usage of weaken, soften
- 1Engineering: Use anneals in the context of metalworking and metallurgy.
- 2Science: Use weaken and soften in the context of material science and physics.
- 3Daily Life: Use weaken and soften to describe the effects of weathering, aging, or wear and tear on objects.
📌
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Weaken implies a reduction in strength or power, while soften implies a reduction in hardness or rigidity. Use anneals in the context of metalworking and metallurgy, weaken and soften in the context of material science and physics, and daily life to describe the effects of weathering, aging, or wear and tear on objects.
