Definition & Meaning of "hard"

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

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