What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
thicken
Example
We need to thicken the soup by adding some cream. [thicken: verb]
Example
The sauce will thicken once we add the cornstarch. [thicken: verb]
Example
The paint will thicken as it dries. [thicken: verb]
solidify
Example
The lava will solidify into rock once it cools. [solidify: verb]
Example
We need to solidify our plans for the project before moving forward. [solidify: verb]
Example
The new evidence solidified the case against the suspect. [solidified: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Thicken is more commonly used in cooking and chemistry contexts, while solidify is used more broadly in various fields and contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between thicken and solidify?
Both thicken and solidify are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
