Pronunciation: /hɑrd/
noun a difficult or challenging task or situation
A1 I found a rock that was as hard as a diamond.
A2 She hit the table so hard that it broke.
B1 The hard of hearing may benefit from hearing aids.
B2 The hard of the matter is that we need to make a decision.
C1 His hard work and dedication paid off in the end.
C2 The hard of the issue lies in the lack of communication between departments.
adjective used to describe something that is firm, solid, or difficult to bend or break
A1 Math is hard for me.
A2 Learning a new language can be hard at first.
B1 It was hard to find a parking spot in the city.
B2 The exam was harder than I expected.
C1 Writing a thesis can be a hard and time-consuming process.
C2 The negotiations were hard-fought but ultimately successful.
adverb used to describe an action that is done with a lot of effort or energy
A1 She works hard every day to improve her English.
A2 He tried hard to pass his driving test on the first attempt.
B1 Studying for the exam was hard, but she managed to do well.
B2 The project required hard work and dedication to complete on time.
C1 Despite facing many challenges, he worked hard to achieve his goals.
C2 The team worked hard to overcome obstacles and win the championship.
formal The exam questions were very hard and required critical thinking skills.
informal I find it hard to believe that he actually won the lottery.
slang She's been working hard on her fitness goals.
figurative Breaking up with him was hard, but it was the right decision for my mental health.
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