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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hardened

/hɑːrdnɪd/ verb, adjective · British & US
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What does hardened mean?

verb, adjective

To make or become harder or more resistant to wear or damage. Having become harder or more resistant to wear or damage.

Example

"The metal was hardened by heating it in a furnace."

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