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Soften vs Stonewashed - What's the difference?

soften | stonewashed |

As a verb soften

is to make something soft or softer.

As an adjective stonewashed is

of cloth or clothing, having been tumbled with stones in order to soften the fabric.

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.

    stonewashed

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of cloth or clothing, having been tumbled with stones in order to soften the fabric.
  • :I buy stonewashed jeans because they are comfortable, not because they are stylish.