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hard

твёрдый

Meaning of hard

firm to touch

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EN-UK/ˈhɑːd/
EN-US/ˈhɑrd/
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hard with Russian translation

hard usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

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After two days, the bread is hard and dry.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

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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.

hardhart
thindünn
heavyschwer
lightleicht
softweich
tinywinzig
tallgroß

hard synonyms

Related words worth learning together

firm
Ближе к «плотный, упругий», часто про поверхность или опору.
solid
Подчёркивает цельность и отсутствие пустот, прочность конструкции.
rock-hard
Интенсивная, разговорная фраза: очень твёрдый, как камень.
stiff
Обычно про жёсткость и ограниченную гибкость, иногда о болезненной скованности.
rigid
Подчёркивает абсолютную негибкость или строгость правил/формы.
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🇬🇧en

Ближе к «плотный, упругий», часто про поверхность или опору.

A2Often

The mattress is firm but comfortable.

🇬🇧en

Подчёркивает цельность и отсутствие пустот, прочность конструкции.

A2Often

The table is made of solid oak.

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🇬🇧en
rock-hard

Интенсивная, разговорная фраза: очень твёрдый, как камень.

B2Rarely

By morning the mud had gone rock-hard.

🇬🇧en

Обычно про жёсткость и ограниченную гибкость, иногда о болезненной скованности.

A2Often

My neck feels stiff after sleeping badly.

🇬🇧en

Подчёркивает абсолютную негибкость или строгость правил/формы.

B2Often

The old bridge was too rigid and cracked under stress.

🇬🇧en

Означает прочный, устойчивый или трудный (в контексте еды, задач, характера).

A2Very Often

The steak was too tough to chew.

🇬🇧en

Означает долговечный, способный выдерживать износ — не обязательно очень твёрдый по ощущению.

B1Often

These shoes are durable and last for years.

🇬🇧en

Означает крепкий и устойчивый, часто о мебели или конструкции; ближе к «надёжный».

A2Often

They bought a sturdy chair for the kitchen.

U
🇬🇧en
unyielding

Означает непреклонный, не поддающийся давлению — часто в переносном значении.

C1Rarely

She remained unyielding in her decision.

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What does hard mean?

firm to touch

How do you pronounce hard?

hard is pronounced as /ˈhɑːd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is hard 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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