Hard

Synonyms of hard

• difficult
• challenging
• tough

Antonyms of hard

• soft
• simple
• easy

Collocations of hard

hard work

Frequency: 80 %

Success in life often requires hard work.

hard time

Frequency: 65 %

She had a hard time adjusting to the new school.

hard truth

Frequency: 60 %

Sometimes we have to face the hard truth.

hard lesson

Frequency: 50 %

Failing the test was a hard lesson for him.

hard decision

Frequency: 45 %

Making a hard decision can be stressful.

Idiomatic Expressions for hard

• Phrase: hard pill to swallow
  Meaning: a difficult or unpleasant truth to accept
  Usage: Losing the championship was a hard pill to swallow, but we'll come back stronger next time.