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Harden: meaning, definitions and examples

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harden

 

[ หˆhษ‘หrdn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

basketball

To play tough defense by using physicality and aggression to make it difficult for the offensive player to score.

Synonyms

be physical, tighten up, toughen up

Examples of usage

  • James Harden is known for his ability to harden up on defense.
  • The defender tried to harden up on the opponent to prevent him from scoring.
Context #2 | Verb

emotion

To make or become more severe or intense.

Synonyms

fortify, intensify, strengthen

Examples of usage

  • The loss of his job only served to harden his resolve to find a new one.
  • The criticism only seemed to harden her determination to prove everyone wrong.
Context #3 | Verb

metal

To make or become harder.

Synonyms

solidify, strengthen, temper

Examples of usage

  • The blacksmith hardened the metal by heating it and then rapidly cooling it.
  • The steel was hardened to ensure its durability.

Translations

Translations of the word "harden" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น endurecer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค เฅ‹เคฐ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hรคrten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menguatkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะณะฐั€ั‚ะพะฒัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ utwardzaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็กฌๅŒ–ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท durcir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ endurecer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sertleลŸtirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝํ™”ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุตู„ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ztvrdit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zotrvdiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็กฌๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ strjevati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ harรฐna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ั‚ั‹ ะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑxlaลŸdฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ endurecer

Etymology

The word 'harden' originated from the Old English word 'heardian', which means 'to make hard or rigid'. Over time, the word evolved to encompass various meanings related to toughness, strength, and intensity. It has been used in contexts ranging from physical defense in sports to emotional resilience and the process of making materials more durable. The versatility of 'harden' has made it a common and widely understood term in the English language.

See also: hard, hardball, hardening, harder, hardliner, hardly, hardness, hardship, hardships, hardware, hardy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,238, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.