hard — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

hard (/hɑːd/)

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🔊 /hɑːd/

Meaning

Meaning: firm; difficult

Solid and firm to the touch, or difficult to do or understand.

Examples

🗣 The exam was so hard that even the cleverest students struggled to finish it.

Etymology

From Old English ‘heard’, of Germanic origin, related to German ‘hart’.

How & Where It’s Used

Means both physically firm and mentally difficult.

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