hard

• Описывает что-то твёрдое, прочное и не поддающееся лёгкому разрушению или сгибанию; также используется для описания чего-то сложного для выполнения или понимания.

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.

   Твёрдый

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

   Synonymscompactdensefirminflexiblerigidsolidstiffstrongtoughunyielding

   Antonymsflexiblepliablesofttenderyielding

2. DifficultA1formal

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

   Трудный

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

   Synonymsarduousburdensomechallengingdemandingdifficultexactingformidablelaboriousonerousrigorousstrenuoustaxingtoughtrying

   Antonymseasyeffortlessfacilesimpletrivial

3. Full of effortA2formal

   Involving a lot of physical or mental effort.

   Трудный

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

   Synonymsarduousbackbreakingdemandingdifficultexhaustinggruelinglaboriousstrenuoustiringtough

   Antonymseasyeffortlesslightsimpletrivial

4. Severe or harshB1formal

   Unpleasant, strict, or difficult to deal with.

   Суровый

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

   Synonymsdifficultgrimharshoppressiverigorousseveresternstricttoughunrelenting

   Antonymseasygentlekindlenientmildsoft

5. Using forceA2informal

   Done with a lot of force or energy.

   Сильный

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

   Synonymsforcefulheavyintensemightypowerfulstrongvigorousviolent

   Antonymsgentlelightmildsoft

• Наречие, означающее 'с большим усилием, силой или интенсивностью'. Используется для описания способа выполнения действия с энергией или трудностью. Форма совпадает с прилагательным и не имеет окончания -ly.

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.

   Усердно

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

   Synonymsarduouslydiligentlyearnestlyenergeticallyindustriouslyintenselylaboriouslypersistentlystrenuouslyvigorously

   Antonymseasilylightly

2. With force or violenceA2formal

   In a forceful or violent manner.

   Сильно

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

   Synonymsfiercelyforcefullystronglyviolently

   Antonymsgentlylightlymildly

3. To a great degreeB1informal

   Used to emphasize the extent or degree of an action.

   Сильно

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

   Synonymsearnestlyforcefullyintenselyseverelystrenuouslystronglyvigorously