hard
hard
firm to touch
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hard usage examples
The kitchen worktop is hard stone, so knives don't leave marks.
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hard belongs to the topic "Adjectives". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
hard synonyms
What's the difference between hard / firm / solid / rock-hard / stiff / rigid
Suggests stable, slightly yielding under pressure — more about support or texture than extreme hardness.
The mattress is firm but comfortable.
Emphasizes being whole, dense or not hollow; often implies reliable strength rather than surface hardness alone.
The table is made of solid oak.
An emphatic/colloquial intensifier meaning extremely hard, almost like rock.
By morning the mud had gone rock-hard.
Focuses on rigidity or lack of flexibility (can be physical or movement-related), less about surface hardness.
My neck feels stiff after sleeping badly.
Stresses inflexibility and inability to bend; often used for structures, rules, thinking.
The old bridge was too rigid and cracked under stress.
Can mean hard to cut/chew (food), durable/resistant, or difficult (a problem) or strong (personality).
The steak was too tough to chew.
Emphasizes long-lasting resistance to wear and tear rather than immediate surface hardness.
These shoes are durable and last for years.
Implies solid construction and stability; less about surface hardness than overall robustness.
They bought a sturdy chair for the kitchen.
Strongly emphasizes refusal to give way (physically or morally); more formal and often figurative.
She remained unyielding in her decision.
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How to pronounce hard and what this word means
hard means hard. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce hard
/ˈhɑːd/
hard translation
hard
hard examples
After two days, the bread is hard and dry.
hard transcription
/ˈhɑːd/, /ˈhɑrd/
Questions about this word
hard meaning: what does it mean?
firm to touch
hard pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
hard is pronounced as /ˈhɑːd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
hard definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
After two days, the bread is hard and dry. Translation: Через два дня хлеб становится твёрдым и сухим.
Is hard part of Adjectives vocabulary?
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