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Vocabulary Entry
hardness
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
The quality or state of being hard or firm.
Example Sentences
"The hardness of the metal made it difficult to shape."
"She admired the hardness of the stone used in the sculpture."
"Measuring the hardness of materials helps in construction choices."
V
verb
To make harder or more difficult.
Example Sentences
"They are trying to harden the clay before molding it."
"The cold weather will harden the surface of the lake."
"He decided to harden his approach to discipline with the students."
A
adjective
Having a firm, solid, or stiff quality.
Example Sentences
"The hardness of the mattress was uncomfortable for her."
"He found the hardness of the training regimen challenging."
"The hardness of the surface caused the skateboard to bounce."