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- pronunciation:
- hard
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
harder, hardest |
| definition 1: |
When something is hard, it does not bend or change its shape easily. It is not soft, and it would hurt you if it hit you on the head. Some things that are hard are rocks, bricks, nails, and wood. Some things that are soft are pillows, warm butter, marshmallows, and teddy bears.
The soft clay will become hard when it's baked in an oven.- synonyms:
- firm
- antonyms:
- soft
- similar words:
- crisp, rigid, solid, tough
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| definition 2: |
When something is hard, it is not easy. It is difficult. When a job is hard, you may need help to do it, or it may take you a long time.
This math homework was very hard, but after my brother helped me, it was a lot easier.- synonyms:
- difficult, tough
- antonyms:
- easy, light
- similar words:
- complex, nasty, painful, rough, stiff, tricky
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| definition 3: |
If someone is hard, they demand a lot from other people. When you have a hard teacher, it means that the teacher wants you to do a lot of work.
Rachel has a hard piano teacher. He expects her to practice for a long time every day.- synonyms:
- demanding, harsh, severe, strict
- antonyms:
- easy, soft
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| definition 4: |
A hard worker is someone who works with a lot of energy and puts in a lot of effort.
His boss gave him a raise for being a hard worker.- antonyms:
- lazy
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| definition 5: |
When something is hard, it can cause pain, sadness, or damage.
Winter was very hard last year. There was a lot of damage to the crops, and many people became lonely because they couldn't go out.- synonyms:
- difficult, nasty, severe, tough
- antonyms:
- comfortable, easy, gentle, light, soft
- similar words:
- bad, damaging, harsh, painful, rough
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| definition 6: |
When something about a person is hard, it can show a lack of warmth or kindness.
The witch's eyes turned hard and the princess became very afraid.- synonyms:
- harsh
- antonyms:
- gentle
- similar words:
- stern
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| related words: |
compact, good, heavy, stiff |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| inflections: |
harder, hardest |
| definition 1: |
When someone works hard, it means that they are really trying to do a good job. They use a lot of effort.
She works hard at her job and then she's tired when she gets home.The coach said that if the team practices harder, they will win their games.Brianna thought hard before she made her decision.- antonyms:
- easily
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| definition 2: |
When it rains hard, it means that rain comes down with great strength or force.
It rained hard last night. We could hear it pounding on the roof.Taylor hit the ball hard and it went over the fence.- synonyms:
- fiercely, violently
- antonyms:
- gently, lightly, slightly
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Word Builder: hard +
- harden:
to make hard or harder.
- hardworking:
giving a strong effort.
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