hard

• يصف شيئًا صلبًا متينًا لا يسهل كسره أو ثنيه؛ ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف أمر صعب أو معقد في تنفيذه أو فهمه.

Describes something that is solid, firm, and not easily broken or bent; also used to describe something that is difficult to do or understand.

1. Firm and solidA1formal

   Not easily broken, bent, or pierced; solid and firm to the touch.

   صُلب

   • The ground is hard after the frost.
   • She sat on the hard wooden bench.
   • The diamond is one of the hardest materials known.

   المرادفاتcompactdensefirminflexiblerigidsolidstiffstrongtoughunyielding

   الأضدادflexiblepliablesofttenderyielding

2. DifficultA1formal

   Requiring a lot of effort, skill, or intelligence to do or understand.

   صعب

   • The math exam was very hard.
   • It's hard to learn a new language quickly.
   • He found the job hard but rewarding.

   المرادفاتarduousburdensomechallengingdemandingdifficultexactingformidablelaboriousonerousrigorousstrenuoustaxingtoughtrying

   الأضدادeasyeffortlessfacilesimpletrivial

3. Full of effortA2formal

   Involving a lot of physical or mental effort.

   شاق

   • She did hard work in the garden all day.
   • He is a hard worker and never complains.
   • Running a marathon is hard work.

   المرادفاتarduousbackbreakingdemandingdifficultexhaustinggruelinglaboriousstrenuoustiringtough

   الأضدادeasyeffortlesslightsimpletrivial

4. Severe or harshB1formal

   Unpleasant, strict, or difficult to deal with.

   قاسٍ

   • The winter was hard for the farmers.
   • He gave her a hard look.
   • The teacher was hard on the students who didn't study.

   المرادفاتdifficultgrimharshoppressiverigorousseveresternstricttoughunrelenting

   الأضدادeasygentlekindlenientmildsoft

5. Using forceA2informal

   Done with a lot of force or energy.

   قوي

   • He gave the ball a hard kick.
   • She hit the table hard with her fist.
   • The wind blew hard all night.

   المرادفاتforcefulheavyintensemightypowerfulstrongvigorousviolent

   الأضدادgentlelightmildsoft

• ظرف يعني بذل جهد كبير أو قوة أو شدة. يُستخدم لوصف طريقة أداء الفعل بطاقة أو مشقة.

An adverb meaning 'with a great deal of effort, force, or intensity.' It is used to describe the manner of an action performed with energy or difficulty. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. With great effort or intensityA2formal

   In a way that requires a lot of physical or mental effort.

   بجهد

   • She worked hard to finish the project on time.
   • He tried hard to solve the puzzle.
   • They fought hard for their rights.

   المرادفاتarduouslydiligentlyearnestlyenergeticallyindustriouslyintenselylaboriouslypersistentlystrenuouslyvigorously

   الأضدادeasilylightly

2. With force or violenceA2formal

   In a forceful or violent manner.

   بقوة

   • He hit the ball hard.
   • The rain fell hard against the window.
   • She slammed the door hard.

   المرادفاتfiercelyforcefullystronglyviolently

   الأضدادgentlylightlymildly

3. To a great degreeB1informal

   Used to emphasize the extent or degree of an action.

   بشدة

   • He laughed hard at the joke.
   • She was thinking hard about the problem.
   • They partied hard all night.

   المرادفاتearnestlyforcefullyintenselyseverelystrenuouslystronglyvigorously