become hard

Frequency: 6.838.0 per million words

To change state to being solid or difficult.

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  • The clay will become hard if you leave it out in the sun.
  • As the economy shifted, life became increasingly hard for many families.
  • Once the cement becomes hard, you won't be able to change its shape.
  • The negotiations became hard when both sides refused to compromise.
  • In winter, the ground becomes hard as the temperature drops below freezing.
  • It became hard to hear the speaker over the noise of the crowd.
  • Liquid wax becomes hard as it cools down.
  • Making a final decision became hard after we saw all the options.
  • If the bread becomes hard, you can use it to make croutons.
  • The competition became hard during the final round of the tournament.