3 days ago · very firm or solid : not easy to bend, cut, etc. : not soft; physically or mentally difficult : not easy; difficult to experience : severe or harsh : having a lot of pain, trouble, or worries… See the full …

SYNONYMY NOTE: hard, in this comparison, is the simple and general word for whatever demands great physical or mental effort [hard work, a hard problem]; difficult applies especially to that which …

HARD definition: 1. not easy to bend, cut, or break: 2. difficult to understand, do, experience, or deal with: 3…. Learn more.

Define hard. hard synonyms, hard pronunciation, hard translation, English dictionary definition of hard. adj. hard·er , hard·est 1. a. Resistant to pressure; not readily penetrated; firm or solid: a hard …

hard /hɑrd/ adj. andadv., -er, -est. adj. not soft; solid and firm to the touch: The rock felt hard in his fist. firmly formed; tight: a hard knot. difficult to do or accomplish; troublesome: a hard task. [It + be + ~ + …

Jun 21, 2026 · a hard life Severe, harsh, unfriendly, brutal. synonyms quotations Synonyms: harsh, hostile, severe, strict, tough, unfriendly; see also Thesaurus: stern a hard master; a hard heart; hard …

hard, adj. & n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Definition of hard adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Hard definition: Proceeding or performing with force, vigor, or persistence; assiduous.

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