Definitions and Examples of soften, weaken
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To make something less hard or rigid; to reduce the intensity or severity of something.
Example
He used a hammer to soften the metal sheet and make it more malleable.
To reduce the strength, power, or intensity of something.
Example
The storm's winds started to weaken as it moved further inland.
Key Differences: soften vs weaken
- 1Soften implies making something less hard or rigid, while weaken refers to reducing the strength or intensity of something.
- 2Soften can be used in the context of making something more malleable or easier to work with, while weaken is often used in the context of reducing the effectiveness or power of something.
Effective Usage of soften, weaken
- 1Cooking: Use soften to describe the process of making food more tender or easier to eat.
- 2Construction: Use harden and soften to describe the process of making materials more or less rigid.
- 3Sports: Use weaken to describe the process of reducing an opponent's strength or power.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of harden are soften and weaken. Use soften to describe the process of making something less hard or rigid, while weaken refers to reducing the strength or intensity of something. These words can be used in various contexts such as cooking, construction, and sports.
