Hard
Adjective, Adverb
UK
/hɑːd/
US
/hɑːrd/
Definition
(adj) : Firm to touch, or difficult to do.
(adv) : With great effort or energy.
(adv) : With great effort or energy.
Example
"(adj) : The bread became hard after a day."
"(adj) : The test was hard, but she still tried her best."
"(adv) : He worked hard to reach his goals and never gave up."
Explanation
Hard has a few meanings. It can mean solid or firm to touch, like the rock is hard to break. It can also mean difficult to do, like the exam was hard. Sometimes it means working with effort, like she studies hard every day. So, hard can describe things that are physically firm, mentally difficult, or done with great effort.