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solidified

 

[ sษ™หˆlษชdษชfaษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to become solid

To solidify means to become solid, firm, or hard. It can refer to a physical substance like a liquid turning into a solid state, or a concept or idea becoming more concrete and fixed.

Synonyms

firm up, harden, set, strengthen.

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Word Description / Examples
solidified

Used when something becomes solid or more definite. Often used in scientific or formal contexts.

  • The lava solidified as it cooled down
  • The plan solidified after the meeting
harden

Used when something becomes hard or more solid, can also refer to toughening emotionally or mentally. Sometimes has a negative connotation.

  • The clay will harden in a few hours
  • His experiences have hardened him
set

Can refer to something becoming fixed or firm, often used with food, concrete, or plans. Used in various contexts.

  • Let the jelly set in the fridge
  • We have set the date for the wedding
firm up

Informally used when making decisions, plans, or agreements more definite. Used in everyday conversations.

  • We need to firm up the schedule for the trip
  • They are trying to firm up their agreement
strengthen

Used when making something stronger or more powerful, can be used physically, emotionally, or in terms of relationships/builders.

  • Exercise can help strengthen your muscles
  • They need to strengthen their partnership

Examples of usage

  • The molten lava quickly solidified into a hard rock.
  • After months of discussions, their plan finally solidified into a clear strategy.
  • Her determination to succeed solidified as she faced more challenges.
  • The ice cream started to solidify in the freezer.
  • The agreement solidified their partnership.
Context #2 | Verb

to make solid

To solidify can also mean to make something solid, firm, or hard. This can involve cooling a liquid to turn it into a solid, or strengthening a relationship or idea.

Synonyms

firm up, harden, set, strengthen.

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Word Description / Examples
solidified

Used to describe something that has changed from a liquid or soft state to a hard one, often in scientific or industrial contexts.

  • The lava solidified into rock as it cooled
  • The wax solidified after a few minutes
harden

Often used to describe something becoming hard and rigid, which can have both literal and metaphorical meanings.

  • The cement will harden in an hour
  • The tragic events hardened his heart
strengthen

Used when something is made stronger or more solid, often in physical, emotional, or functional contexts.

  • We need to strengthen the bridge before more cars can use it
  • The exercises will help strengthen your muscles
firm up

Commonly used in casual conversation to discuss making something more definite or stable, like plans or agreements.

  • We need to firm up the details of our trip
  • Can you firm up your decision by tomorrow?
set

Used to indicate that something has become firm or fixed, often in contexts like cooking or construction.

  • The Jello will need a few hours to set
  • The plaster will set in about 30 minutes

Examples of usage

  • The chef used gelatin to solidify the dessert.
  • Regular exercise can help solidify your muscles.
  • Adding more evidence to the case helped to solidify their argument.

Translations

Translations of the word "solidified" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น solidificado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค เฅ‹เคธ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verfestigt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengeras

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั‚ะฒะตั€ะดั–ะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zakrzepล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›บใ‚ใ‚‰ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท solidifiรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ solidificado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท katฤฑlaลŸmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตณ์–ด์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุตู„ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ztuhlรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stuhnutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›บๅŒ–็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ strjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hert

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ะฐะนา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒงแƒ˜แƒœแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™rkidilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ solidificado

Etymology

The word 'solidify' originated from the Latin word 'solidus', meaning 'solid'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The concept of solidification has been essential in various fields, including chemistry, physics, and engineering. Solidifying a substance involves the transition from a liquid or gas to a solid state, often through cooling or other processes. This word reflects the fundamental nature of matter and the transformation it can undergo.

See also: solid, solidarity, solidification, solidifier, solidify, solidifying, solidity.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,028, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.