Hard

/hɑrd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A difficult or challenging situation.

He faced a hard when trying to balance work and family.

adjective

Physically solid and firm to the touch; not easily broken, bent, or dented.

The rock was too hard to break with a hammer.

Requiring a great deal of effort or endurance; difficult to accomplish.

She found the exam to be hard and challenging.

Not yielding to pressure; difficult to deal with or manage.

He has a hard personality and isn't easily impressed.

Strict or harsh in behavior or attitude.

The coach was hard on the players during practice.

adverb

In a manner that requires great effort or exertion.

He studied hard for the final exam.

To a great degree; intensely.

She works hard to improve her skills.

From Old English 'heard', of Germanic origin.

hard as nails

Very tough or strong.

hardly

Barely; almost not.

hard work

Effort that requires physical or mental exertion.

hardness

The quality or condition of being hard.

hardship

Severe suffering or privation.

Very challenging or tough.

That exam was hard.

Intense; extreme.

He plays hard on the field.