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Meaning of the word hard in English

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hard

US /hɑːrd/
UK /hɑːrd/
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Adjective

1.

solid, firm, and resistant to pressure; not easily broken, cut, or pierced

Example:
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The ground was hard from the frost.
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Diamonds are the hardest known natural material.
Synonym:
firmsolidrigidstiffunyielding
Synonym:
softpliableflexible
2.

difficult to do, understand, or deal with

Example:
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It was a hard decision to make.
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The exam was really hard.
Synonym:
difficultchallengingtougharduousdemanding
Synonym:
easysimplestraightforward
3.

needing or using a lot of effort or energy

Example:
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She put in a lot of hard work.
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It's a hard climb to the top of the mountain.
Synonym:
strenuouslaboriousarduousdemandinggrueling
Synonym:
effortlesseasylight

Adverb

1.

with a great deal of effort or intensity

Example:
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He worked hard to finish the project on time.
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It rained hard all night.
Synonym:
strenuouslyvigorouslyintenselypowerfullyforcefully
Synonym:
softlygentlyeasily
2.

with difficulty

Example:
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He breathed hard after running the marathon.
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She found it hard to believe his story.
Synonym:
with difficultylaboriouslyarduouslypainfullystrenuously
Synonym:
easilysmoothlyeffortlessly
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