Hard

/hˈɑːd/

/ˈhɑɹd/

Definition & Meaning of "hard"

hard

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

arduous

big

challenging

demanding

difficult

very difficult to cut, bend, or break

firm

hard

solid

dispassionate

very strong or vigorous

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

produced without vibration of the vocal cords

(phonetics) pronounced by moving the back of the tongue toward the velum

(of light) transmitted directly from a pointed light source

being distilled rather than fermented; having a high alcoholic content

unfortunate or hard to bear

given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors

dried out

hard

with a lot of difficulty or effort

with firmness

slowly and with difficulty

causing great damage or hardship

earnestly or intently

to the full extent possible; all the way

indulging excessively

with pain or distress or bitterness

very near or close in space or time

into a solid condition

Example

Writing a novel can be hard, as it requires creativity, discipline, and perseverance.

Performing surgery is hard and requires precise skills and years of medical training.

Completing a marathon is hard, but many people train hard to achieve this goal.

Learning to play the piano at a professional level is hard and requires years of practice.

Mastering a new language can be hard, especially if it has a complex grammar and vocabulary.

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