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soften
verb
become soft or softer
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 6
- Starts with
- S
- Ends with
- N
- Contains
- OFTE
- Scrabble score
- 9
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈsɒfən
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Meaning
Definitions
verb
become soft or softer
“The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it”
verb
make soft or softer
“This liquid will soften your laundry”
verb
lessen in force or effect
“soften a shock”
verb
make less severe or harsh
“He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears”
verb
protect from impact
“cushion the blow”
verb
make (images or sounds) soft or softer
verb
give in, as to influence or pressure
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Example Sentences
The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it
This liquid will soften your laundry
soften a shock
break a fall
He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears
cushion the blow
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