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Soften vs Softy - What's the difference?

soften | softy |

As a verb soften

is to make something soft or softer.

As a noun softy is

a weak or sentimental person.

soften

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To make something soft or softer.
  • Soften the butter before beating in the sugar.
  • To undermine the morale of someone (often soften up ).
  • Before the invasion, we softened up the enemy with the artillery.
  • To make less harsh
  • Having second thoughts, I softened my criticism.
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  • To become soft or softer
  • The butter softened as it warmed up.

    softy

    English

    Noun

    (softies)
  • A weak or sentimental person.
  • Somebody who finds it difficult to scold or punish.
  • (computing, slang) A software expert who is ignorant of the workings of hardware
  • (informal, UK, Australia) A soft drink containing no alcohol