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Hard

Verb / hɑ:rd / Another word for hard — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not easily bendable or breakable; difficult to do or understand

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Common collocations

  • hard work
  • hard times
  • hard hat
  • hard copy
  • hard evidence
  • hard to believe
  • hard of hearing
  • hard drive

Word family

verb harden
adjective hard
adverb hard

Usage note

The word 'hard' can describe physical texture, difficulty, or intensity. Be mindful of its informal use in phrases like 'hardly' which means 'barely'.

Example sentences

  1. The rock was too hard for the hammer to break.
  2. Learning how to ride a bike can be hard at first.
  3. It's hard to stay focused when there are so many distractions.
  4. The test was so hard that I had to study all night.
  5. It's hard work to clean the entire house.

Quotes

  • It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. - Confucius
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt

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