solidifying

/səˈlɪd.ɪ.faɪ/ (bre, ipa) · [səlˈɪdəfˌaɪɪŋ] /səˈlɪd.ə.faɪ/ (ame, ipa) · [səlˈɪdəfˌaɪɪŋ] /sə-ˈli-də-ˌfī How to pronounce solidify (audio)/ (ame, mw)

solidifying — verb

  • solidifyingpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • solidifyings3rd person singular
  • solidifyinging-ing form
  • solidifyingedpast simple

1. to be moving out of a liquid or gaseous state and becoming firm, or to be making

1.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

to be moving out of a liquid or gaseous state and becoming firm, or to be making another substance take that firm shape.

例句

The melted butter was already solidifying around the edges of the pan.

intransitive: material changing state on its own

Yara watched the candle wax solidifying in thin lines down the bottle.

同義詞
  • hardening

    broader; can describe many materials becoming firm, not only liquids or gases

  • setting

    common for glue, jelly, cement, and similar materials reaching a finished state

  • congealing

    often used for sticky or fatty substances becoming thick or semi-solid

  • freezing

    specifically refers to liquid becoming solid because of cold temperature

反義詞
  • melting

    changing from solid to liquid because of heat

  • softening

    becoming less hard or less firm

  • liquefying

    changing into a liquid state

文法句型

be solidifying

be solidifying into + noun

用法筆記

Used for substances that are gradually becoming hard or fixed. In physical contexts, the subject may be the material itself, or a force such as cold, pressure, or time may be causing the change. For water becoming ice, 'freezing' is usually more natural than 'solidifying'.

常見錯誤

❌The lake was solidifying into ice overnight.
✅The lake was freezing overnight.
💡Use 'freeze' for water turning to ice; 'solidify' is broader and suits wax, glue, lava, and similar substances.

2. to be making a plan, relationship, idea, or position feel more settled and less

2.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

to be making a plan, relationship, idea, or position feel more settled and less likely to change, or to be becoming like that over time.

例句

The late funding deal was solidifying the museum's plan for a new hall.

solidifying + plan in an institutional context

After months of rehearsals, Rin and Leo were solidifying their dance partnership.

同義詞
  • strengthening

    broadest choice; makes something stronger without always implying earlier uncertainty

  • consolidating

    often suggests bringing separate parts together into a stronger whole

  • reinforcing

    adds extra support to something that already exists

  • securing

    focuses on making a result safe from loss or attack

反義詞
  • weakening

    making something less strong or less certain

  • undermining

    gradually making a plan, position, or relationship less secure

  • destabilizing

    making something less steady and more likely to change or fail

文法句型

be solidifying + abstract noun

be solidifying into + noun

用法筆記

Most often used with abstract nouns such as plan, support, relationship, proposal, reputation, or control. It suggests a gradual movement from uncertainty to stability, rather than a single sudden success. For winning or achieving one clear result, 'securing' is often more natural.

常見錯誤

❌The late goal was solidifying the team's win.
✅The late goal was securing the team's win.
💡Use 'secure' for clinching one result; 'solidify' is better for plans, support, positions, or relationships becoming steadier.