Hard: meaning, definitions and examples

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hard

 

[ hษ‘หd ]

Adjective / Adverb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

to describe a difficult situation

Not easily penetrated; not readily yielding to pressure or weight; firm; solid; compact.

Synonyms

challenging, difficult, tough

Examples of usage

  • The rock was too hard to break with just a hammer.
  • She had a hard time understanding the math problem.
Context #2 | Adverb

to describe an action done with a lot of effort

With much force or effort; with difficulty.

Synonyms

diligently, intensely, vigorously

Examples of usage

  • He had to work hard to achieve his goals.
  • She ran hard to catch the bus on time.
Context #3 | Noun

to describe a tough person

A firm or fixed position from which it is difficult to move.

Synonyms

resolute individual, stern negotiator, tough person

Examples of usage

  • He was a hard when it came to negotiations.
  • She is a hard to crack in business deals.

Translations

Translations of the word "hard" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น difรญcil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค เคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schwer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sulit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐะถะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trudny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้›ฃใ—ใ„ (ใ‚€ใšใ‹ใ—ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท difficile

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ difรญcil

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zor

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ด๋ ค์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุนุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tฤ›ลพkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลฅaลพkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›ฐ้šพ (kรนnnรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ teลพek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ erfiรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะธั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ—แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงษ™tin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ difรญcil

Etymology

The word 'hard' has Old English origins, coming from the word 'heard'. Over time, its meaning has evolved to represent something difficult, firm, or requiring a lot of effort. It is commonly used in various contexts to describe challenges, toughness, or resilience.

See also: hardball, harden, hardening, harder, hardliner, hardly, hardness, hardship, hardships, hardware, hardy.

Word Frequency Rank

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