softening

Meanings

• Verb

  The process of making something softer or less harsh.

  - "The heat softens the butter."
  - "The teacher softened her tone towards the student."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with softening
mellow , yellow , downtrodden , shallows

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Variants

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soften , softened , softener , softeners , softening , softens , soften up , softened up , softening up , softens up

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Forms

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softens, softened, softening, softest

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Etymology

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The verb 'soften' comes from the Old English word 'soften', which means 'to make soft'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that softening butter at room temperature before baking is essential for achieving a consistent texture?

2. Softening is an essential process in many industries, including textiles, food processing, and metalworking.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tenderization: A process used to make meat more tender, often through the use of heat, acids, or mechanical means. Softening is a related concept as it also involves making something less harsh or rigid.

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Culture

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In literature, 'softening' can refer to a character's change of heart or attitude towards another character. In art, it can be represented through the use of soft colors or brushstrokes.

How to Memorize "softening"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a block of ice slowly melting and becoming softer and more pliable.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'softening' with the feeling of a warm blanket or a gentle rain.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Soft as a Marshmallow' to remember the meaning of 'soften'.

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