hard
🇺🇸
/hɑːrd/
🇬🇧
/hɑːd/
adjective
A1
not easy to do or understand
This math problem is hard for me to solve.
A1
full of problems, especially with money
Life was hard during the economic crisis.
A1
needing a lot of strength or effort
Moving the heavy box was hard work.
A1
working with a lot of effort
She is working hard to finish her project.
A2
done with strong force
He gave the ball a hard kick.
A2
solid and not easy to break
The ground was hard after the frost.
B1
not kind or gentle
His words were hard and hurtful.
R
strong and ready to fight
The soldier had a hard look in his eyes.
R
based on true facts
We need hard evidence to prove it.
R
very cold and severe
The winter was hard and long.
R
strong in alcohol
He prefers hard drinks like whiskey.
R
having minerals that make soap not foam well
Our tap water is hard and leaves spots.
R
pronounced like in 'cat' or 'go'
The letter 'c' has a hard sound in 'car'.
adverb
A1
with great effort
You need to study hard to pass the exam.
B1
with strong force
He hit the ball hard with the bat.
B1
with careful thought
Think hard before you make a decision.
R
a lot or for a long time
It was raining hard all night.
R
at a sharp angle
Turn hard left at the next corner.
translation
not easy to do or understand; full of problems, especially with money; needing a lot of strength or effort; working with a lot of effort; done with strong force; solid and not easy to break; not kind or gentle; strong and ready to fight; based on true facts; very cold and severe; strong in alcohol; having minerals that make soap not foam well; pronounced like in 'cat' or 'go'
with great effort; with strong force; with careful thought; a lot or for a long time; at a sharp angle
Word Forms
Comparative
harder
Superlative
hardest