HARD

Something is physically solid, or something seems to be difficult, or your attitude can be firm.

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When to Use it:

Use this word when describing a thing, situation or an attitude that requires lots of effort or something that is very challenging.

How to use:

• The candy was so hard, she could not bite it.

    - She used a lot of effort to bite down on candy, but it would not break.

• They studied hard for their exams.

    - They studied for hours and hours to be ready for this exam.

   

• The coach was hard on the athletes, but it paid off after they won.

    - The coach kept reminding the athletes over and over about how serious this competition was, but they appreciated the reminders after they won.