hard
Adjective · English
Meaning 1
solid, firm, and resistant to pressure
(solid and firm to the touch)
Example
The surface of the diamond is extremely hard.
Meaning 2
requiring a great deal of effort or endurance
(difficult to accomplish or understand)
Example
Finding a job can be hard in this economy.
Synonyms
firm, solid, difficult, challenging, strenuous
Grammar
- comparative
- harder
- superlative
- hardest