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- pronunciation:
- saw
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
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verb |
| inflections: |
softens, softening, softened |
| definition: |
to make or become soft or softer.
She softened her pillow before laying her head down.Enzymes can soften the fibers in beef.- synonyms:
- cushion, dim, lower, moderate, mute, relax, tone down
- antonyms:
- harden
- similar words:
- break, melt
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| related words: |
cushion, lower, mellow, moderate, pale, qualify, relent, still, temper, thaw |
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