hard

²hard

adv

Definition of HARD

1

a : with great or utmost effort or energy : strenuously <were hard at work> b : in a violent manner : fiercely c : to the full extent —usually used in nautical directions <steer hard aport> d : to an immoderate degree e : in a searching, close, or concentrated manner <stared hard at me>

2

a : in such a manner as to cause hardship, difficulty, or pain b : with rancor, bitterness, or grief <took the defeat hard>

3

: in a firm manner : tightly

4

: to the point of hardness <frozen hard>

5

: close in time or space <stands hard by the river>

Examples of HARD

1. You have to work hard in order to succeed.
2. I know how hard she tried.
3. She ran as hard as she could.
4. We've thought long and hard about this problem.
5. He hit the ball hard.
6. The ball hit him hard on the wrist.
7. He pressed his nose hard against the window.
8. She pushed hard against the door, but it wouldn't open.
9. The wind was blowing hard.
10. The snow came down hard.

First Known Use of HARD

before 12th century

Related to HARD

Synonyms: amain, arduously, assiduously, determinedly, diligently, doggedly, hardly, industriously, intensely, intensively, intently, laboriously, mightily, purposefully, resolutely, sedulously, slavishly, strenuously

Antonyms: blissfully, gladly, happily, joyfully, joyously

Related Words: actively, animatedly, briskly, busily, dynamically, energetically, feverishly, spiritedly, vehemently, vigorously, zealously; continuously, ploddingly, steadfastly, steadily, unabatedly, unrelentingly, unremittingly; ardently, attentively, conscientiously, earnestly, exhaustively, meticulously, painstakingly, seriously, thoroughly; indefatigably, tirelessly, unflaggingly, untiringly, wearilessly; obstinately, stubbornly, willfully

Near Antonyms: casually, desultorily, halfheartedly, indolently, lackadaisically, languidly, lazily, listlessly, shiftlessly, sluggishly, spiritlessly, tiredly, wearily

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