turn soft

Frequency: 7.075.5 per million words

Indicates a change in state to being soft, similar to 'go soft'.

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Examples (10)

  • The butter will turn soft if left at room temperature.
  • These biscuits will turn soft if not stored in an airtight container.
  • Don't let your resolve turn soft when facing challenges.
  • With repeated washing, the denim began to turn soft and comfortable.
  • His voice would turn soft whenever he spoke about his childhood.
  • The ground had turned soft after days of heavy rain.
  • As the ice cream began to melt, it started to turn soft.
  • Be careful not to overcook the vegetables, or they'll turn too soft.
  • Seeing the puppy shiver in the cold made her heart turn soft.
  • Under her gentle influence, the hardened criminal seemed to turn soft.