softening
/ˈsɒfnɪŋ/
sof · ten · ing
ˈsɒf · nɪ · ŋ
English Definition
n. the process of becoming softer
Significado en Español
ablandamiento
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Example Sentence
There was a softening in her tone.
她的语气有所缓和。
Synonyms
easing
mellowing
relaxing
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “softening”:
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A
hardening
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B
mellowing
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C
stiffening
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D
toughening
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B — mellowing.
“softening” means n. the process of becoming softer
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The warm sun caused a slow ______ of the butter on the kitchen counter.
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A
hardening
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B
freezing
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C
softening
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D
cracking
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C — softening.
“softening” means n. the process of becoming softer
Common questions about “softening”
What does “softening” mean?
softening — n. the process of becoming softer. In Chinese: 软化.
How do you pronounce “softening”?
softening is pronounced /ˈsɒfnɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sof · ten · ing.
How do you use “softening” in a sentence?
There was a softening in her tone. (她的语气有所缓和。)
What are synonyms for “softening”?
easing, mellowing, relaxing — all close in meaning to softening (n. the process of becoming softer).
Is “softening” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. softening appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
