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Meaning ofhardin English

hard

us//hɑrd//uk//hɑːd//

Comparative Adjectiveharder
Superlative Adjectivehardest
Comparative Adverbharder
Superlative Adverbhardest

Definitions

Adjective
1. firm and solid in texture; resistant to pressure
2. containing alcohol (in drinks)
  This drink is hard because it contains a lot of alcohol.
3. difficult to cut or penetrate
  The hard wood was difficult to cut with a regular saw.
4. strong or potent (in effect); concentrated
  The medicine was hard on her stomach, causing nausea.
5. severe or challenging; requiring great effort
  The new employee found the hard training program very demanding.
6. requiring much effort or endurance; challenging
  The hard exam questions required a lot of studying to answer correctly.
7. demanding and strenuous to experience
  The hard reality of the situation was difficult for him to accept.
8. severe or harsh; unforgiving
  The company had a hard stance on employee discipline, with strict rules.
9. tough; muscular; powerful
  The athlete's hard muscles were visible after months of training.
10. excellent; impressive; of high quality
  The fireworks display was hard to beat in terms of creativity and scale.
11. clear; unquestionable; absolute
  The hard evidence presented in court proved the defendant's guilt.
12. having a sharp angle (in intersections)
  The road formed a hard right angle at the intersection, making it difficult to navigate.
13. physically existing; not digital
  The company focused on creating hard copies of important documents.
14. done manually; without software
  The artist preferred to draw hard sketches by hand instead of using a computer.
15. extremely conservative (politically)
  The politician's hard stance on immigration reform sparked controversy.
16. having high demand; seller's market
  The company struggled to meet the hard deadline for the project.
17. extremely dedicated; intense
  The hard worker spent long hours in the office to ensure the project's success.
18. resistant to pressure; firm
  The hard plastic container was resistant to cracks.
19. unquestionable; certain
  The evidence presented in court was hard proof of the defendant's guilt.
20. sexually excited (of a male)
  The man's hard body was a result of years of working out.
21. resistant to pressure or damage
  The hard hat protected the worker's head from falling objects.
22. physically strong; muscular
  The athlete's hard muscles allowed him to lift heavy weights.
23. absolutely certain; unquestionable
  The evidence presented in court was hard proof of the company's negligence.
24. extreme or explicit content; adult material
  The movie contained hard content that was not suitable for children.
Adverb
1. with great force or effort; intensely
  She worked hard to finish the project on time.
2. in a way that causes difficulty
  The new policy made it hard for people to find jobs.
Noun
1. a firm beach or slope for vessel maintenance
  The ship was docked on the hard for repairs and maintenance.
2. a medium-soft tyre compound
  The racing team chose a hard tyre compound for better grip.
3. a type of illicit drug (crack cocaine)
  The police cracked down on the sale of hard drugs in the city.
4. physical labor as punishment; difficult work
  The prisoners were given hard labor as punishment for their crimes.

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