1. adjective /hɑːd,hɑɹd/
a) Resistant to pressure.
a hard problem
b) Requiring a lot of effort to do or understand
a hard life
Syn: resistant, solid, stony, confusing, difficult, puzzling, tough, tricky, intolerable, unbearable, harsh, hostile, severe, strict, unfriendly, incontrovertible, indubitable, unambiguous, unequivocal, unquestionable, strong
Ant: soft, easy, simple, straightforward, trite, bearable, agreeable, amiable, approachable, friendly, nice, pleasant, controvertible, doubtful, ambiguous, equivocal, questionable, low-alcohol, alcohol-free, non-alcoholic, flaccid
2. adverb /hɑːd,hɑɹd/
a) With much force or effort.
He hit the puck hard up the ice.
b) With difficulty.
They worked hard all week.
3. noun /hɑːd,hɑɹd/
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