Meaning & Definition of word "Hard"
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Hard
/hɑrd/
noun:
- 1. A difficult or challenging situation.
- Example: He faced a hard when trying to balance work and family.
adjective:
- 1. Physically solid and firm to the touch; not easily broken, bent, or dented.
- Example: The rock was too hard to break with a hammer.
- 2. Requiring a great deal of effort or endurance; difficult to accomplish.
- Example: She found the exam to be hard and challenging.
- 3. Not yielding to pressure; difficult to deal with or manage.
- Example: He has a hard personality and isn't easily impressed.
- 4. Strict or harsh in behavior or attitude.
- Example: The coach was hard on the players during practice.
adverb:
- 1. In a manner that requires great effort or exertion.
- Example: He studied hard for the final exam.
- 2. To a great degree; intensely.
- Example: She works hard to improve her skills.
Etymology
From Old English 'heard', of Germanic origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hard as nails:
Very tough or strong.
hardly:
Barely; almost not.
hard work:
Effort that requires physical or mental exertion.
Related Words
hardness:
The quality or condition of being hard.
hardship:
Severe suffering or privation.
Slang Meanings of hard
Meaning: Very challenging or tough.
Example Sentence: That exam was hard.
Meaning: Intense; extreme.
Example Sentence: He plays hard on the field.