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Harden Definition & Meaning

harden
verb
  1. become hard or harder; "The wax hardened"
  2. make hard or harder; "The cold hardened the butter"
  3. harden by reheating and cooling in oil; "temper steel"
  4. make fit; "This trip will season even the hardiest traveller"
  5. cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate; "He was inured to the cold"

"Harden" in song lyrics

See how harden is used in real songs:

  • "Get y'all hid encased in carbon, your arteries harden"
    Atoms Family f/ Da Cryptic One, Jestone — 5 Lil Pumpkins
  • "When hereon in the bank shed, dry it 'til it harden"
    Lil Jon f/ Bun B, Ice Cube, Jadakiss, Nas, T.I. — Grand Finale
  • "Making summer streams harden"
    Pharcyde f/ Scott Wilson — World

Usage tips for "harden"

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Frequently asked questions

What does harden mean?
become hard or harder; "The wax hardened" make hard or harder; "The cold hardened the butter" harden by reheating and cooling in oil; "temper steel" make fit; "This trip will season even the hardiest traveller" cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate; "He was inured to the cold"
What part of speech is harden?
Harden is a verb.
How many definitions does harden have?
Harden has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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