English · Adjectives
hard
/hɑːd/
[/hɑːd/]
firm; difficult
Beginneradjective
Definition
Solid and firm to the touch, or difficult to do or understand.
Example
The exam was so hard that even the cleverest students struggled to finish it.
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.