hard

UK
/hɑːd/
US
/hɑrd/

Translations

hardadjective
harder
Comp.
hardest
Super.
UK
/hɑːd/
US
/hɑrd/
The rock was hard and difficult to break.
Камень был твердый и его было трудно разбить.
The mattress was too hard for a comfortable sleep.
Матрас был слишком жесткий для комфортного сна.
The exam was very hard and many students struggled.
Экзамен был очень трудный, и многим студентам было тяжело.
hardadverb
UK
/hɑːd/
US
/hɑrd/
He worked hard to achieve his goals.
Он тяжело работал, чтобы достичь своих целей.
She studied hard for the exam.
Она усердно готовилась к экзамену.
hardnoun
hards
pl
UK
/hɑːd/
US
/hɑrd/
The hardness of the diamond makes it valuable.
Твердость алмаза делает его ценным.
Additional translations

Definitions

hardadjective
Solid, firm, and resistant to pressure; not easily broken, bent, or pierced.
The hard surface of the table made it ideal for writing.
Difficult to do or understand; requiring a lot of effort or skill.
The math problem was hard, but she eventually solved it.
Harsh or severe in effect or quality.
The hard truth was difficult for him to accept.
Strongly alcoholic.
He preferred hard liquor over beer.
Unyielding or inflexible in attitude or behavior.
She was known for her hard stance on environmental issues.
Containing a high concentration of dissolved mineral salts, especially calcium and magnesium (of water).
Hard water can leave deposits on glassware.
hardadverb
With a great deal of effort or force.
She worked hard to finish the project on time.
With difficulty or requiring a lot of effort.
He thought hard about the decision he had to make.
In a severe or harsh manner.
The critics came down hard on the new play.
With great intensity or energy.
The rain was falling hard, making it difficult to see the road.
hardnoun
A firm or paved beach, slipway, or landing place used for launching or hauling boats.
The fishermen dragged the dinghy up onto the hard before the tide came in.