Definitions and Examples of whiten, lighten
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To make something white or lighter in color.
Example
She used bleach to whiten her yellowed shirt.
To make something less dark or heavy; to brighten or illuminate.
Example
She opened the curtains to lighten the room and let in some natural light.
Key Differences: whiten vs lighten
- 1Whiten specifically refers to making something white or lighter in color, while lighten can refer to making something less dark or heavy, or to brighten or illuminate something.
- 2Whiten is often used in the context of laundry or teeth whitening, while lighten can be used more broadly to describe making something less heavy or serious.
Effective Usage of whiten, lighten
- 1Laundry: Use whiten to describe the process of making clothes whiter.
- 2Teeth Whitening: Use whiten to describe the process of making teeth whiter.
- 3Interior Design: Use lighten to describe the process of making a room brighter or less dark.
- 4Mood: Use lighten to describe the process of making someone's mood happier or less serious.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of blacken are whiten and lighten. Whiten specifically refers to making something white or lighter in color, while lighten can refer to making something less dark or heavy, or to brighten or illuminate something. These words can be used in the context of laundry, teeth whitening, interior design, or to describe someone's mood.
