Hard ( adjective , adverb )

(As an adjective)

Hard ( adjective )

1. Difficult to do or achieve.
2. Requiring a great deal of effort or strength.
3. Firm to the touch; not easily yielding to pressure.
4. Having a surface that is not easily scratched or dented.
5. Mentally or emotionally unyielding.

Origin:

Old english heard (of persons), hær (of things), of germanic origin; related to dutch hard and german hart.

Examples:

1. Climbing the mountain was hard.
2. The work was hard and dirty.
3. The question was difficult and hard to answer.
4. The diamond was hard and clear.
5. He was hard and unyielding in his attitude.

(As an adverb)

Hard ( adverb )

1. Difficult to do or achieve.
2. Requiring a great deal of effort or strength.
3. Firm to the touch; not easily yielding to pressure.
4. Having a surface that is not easily scratched or dented.
5. Mentally or emotionally unyielding.

Origin:

Old english heard (of persons), hær (of things), of germanic origin; related to dutch hard and german hart.

Examples:

1. Climbing the mountain was hard.
2. The work was hard and dirty.
3. The question was difficult and hard to answer.
4. The diamond was hard and clear.
5. He was hard and unyielding in his attitude.