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Definition of hard
1a : not easily penetrated : not easily yielding to pressure hard surfaces an uncomfortably hard chairb of cheese : not capable of being spread : very firm
2a of liquor (1) : having a harsh or acid taste (2) : strongly alcoholicb : characterized by the presence of salts (as of calcium or magnesium) that prevent lathering with soap hard water
3a : of or relating to radiation of relatively high penetrating power : having high energy hard X-raysb : having or producing relatively great photographic contrast a hard negative
4a : metallic as distinct from paper hard moneyb of currency : convertible into gold : stable in valuec : usable as currency paid in hard cashd of currency : readily acceptable in international tradee : being high and unlikely to change hard prices
5a : firmly and closely twisted hard yarnsb of fabrics : having a smooth close napless finish a hard worsted
6a : physically fit in good hard conditionb : resistant to stress or disease : hardy a hard plantc : free of weakness : unyielding a man of hard unbending will
7a (1) : firm, definite reached a hard agreement (2) : not speculative or conjectural : factual hard evidence (3) : important or informative rather than sensational or entertaining hard newsb : close, searching gave a hard lookc : free from sentimentality or illusion : realistic good hard sensed : unlikely to respond in a kind or sympathetic way : unfeeling a hard heart
8a (1) : difficult to bear or endure hard luck hard times (2) : oppressive, inequitable sales taxes are hard on the poor a hard restrictionb (1) : lacking consideration, compassion, or gentleness : callous a hard greedy landlord (2) : incapable of being corrected or disciplined : tough, unruly a hard gangc (1) : harsh, severe, or offensive in tendency or effect said some hard things (2) : marked by resentment hard feelings (3) : strict, unrelenting drives a hard bargaind : inflicting physical discomfort or hardship : inclement hard wintere (1) : intense in force, manner, or degree hard blows (2) : demanding the exertion of energy : calling for stamina and endurance hard work (3) : performing or carrying on with great energy, intensity, or persistence a hard workerf : most unyielding or thoroughgoing the hard political right
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Examples of hard in a Sentence
She was asked a lot of hard questions.
We're going to have to make some hard choices.
It was very hard to find a replacement for her.
Their story is hard to believe.
It's hard not to worry about her.
It's hard to tell what she's thinking.
He has learned a hard lesson.
His health has suffered from years of hard living.
This old bicycle has obviously gotten some hard use.
Origin and Etymology of hard
Middle English, from Old English heard; akin to Old High German hart hard, Greek kratos strength
Synonym Discussion of hard
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Definition of hard
1a : with great or utmost effort or energy : strenuously were hard at workb : in a violent manner : fiercely hit the ball hard The wind was blowing hard.c : to the full extent —usually used in nautical directions steer hard aportd : to an immoderate degree been drinking hard latelye : in a searching, close, or concentrated manner stared hard at me
2a : in such a manner as to cause hardship, difficulty, or pain The economic downturn has hit the poor especially hard.b : with rancor, bitterness, or grief took the defeat hard
3 : in a firm manner : tightly hold on hard
4 : to the point of hardness frozen hard
5 : close in time or space stands hard by the river
Examples of hard in a Sentence
You have to work hard in order to succeed.
I know how hard she tried.
She ran as hard as she could.
We've thought long and hard about this problem.
He hit the ball hard.
The ball hit him hard on the wrist.
He pressed his nose hard against the window.
She pushed hard against the door, but it wouldn't open.
The wind was blowing hard.
The snow came down hard.
Origin and Etymology of hard
see 1hard
HARD Defined for English Language Learners
hard
playDefinition of hard for English Language Learners
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: very firm or solid : not easy to bend, cut, etc. : not soft
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: physically or mentally difficult : not easy
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: difficult to experience : severe or harsh : having a lot of pain, trouble, or worries
hard
Definition of hard for English Language Learners
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: with a lot of effort or energy
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: in a very forceful way : in a loud and forceful way
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: in a very direct and intense way
HARD Defined for Kids
Definition of hard for Students
harder
;hardest
1 : not easily cut, pierced, or divided : not soft
2 : difficult to do or to understand a hard job That book contains some hard words.
4 : difficult to put up with : severe a hard winter a hard life
5 : sounding as the letter c in cold or the letter g in geese
6 : carried on with steady and earnest effort hours of hard study
7 : unfeeling He's a hard boss.
8 : high in alcoholic content hard drinks
hardness
\ˈhärd-nəs\ nounDefinition of hard for Students
harder
;hardest
1 : with great effort or energy I ran as hard as I could. “I would study very hard if I had a governess.” — Gail Carson Levine, Ella Enchanted
2 : in a forceful way The wind blew hard.
3 : with pain, bitterness, or resentment She took the defeat hard.
Medical Dictionary
hard
playMedical Definition of hard
1: not easily penetrated : not easily yielding to pressure
2aof liquor : strongly alcoholic; specifically : having an alcoholic content of more than 22.5 percentb: characterized by the presence of salts (as of calcium or magnesium) that prevent lathering with soap hard water
3: of or relating to radiation of relatively high penetrating power hard X-rays
4a: physically fit in good hard conditionb: resistant to stress (as disease)
5: being at once addictive and gravely detrimental to health such hard drugs as heroin
6: resistant to biodegradation hard detergents hard pesticides like DDT
hardness
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