Hard (Adverb)
Meaning 3
With effort or force or vigor; "the team played hard"; "worked hard all day"; "pressed hard on the lever"; "hit the ball hard"; "slammed the door hard".
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Meaning 4
With pain or distress or bitterness; "he took the rejection very hard".
Meaning 5
Very near or close in space or time; "it stands hard by the railroad tracks"; "they were hard on his heels"; "a strike followed hard upon the plant's opening".
Meaning 6
Causing great damage or hardship; "industries hit hard by the depression"; "she was severely affected by the bank's failure".
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Meaning 7
Slowly and with difficulty; "prejudices die hard"; "he was so dizzy he could hardly stand up straight".
Examples
- The old habits die hard and it takes a lot of effort to change them.
- He worked hard to learn the new language, but it was slow going.
- It comes hard to her to admit that she was wrong.
- The children complained that they were going to bed hard, too early.
- After the long illness, she had to walk hard to regain her strength.
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Meaning 8
With firmness; "held hard to the railing".
Examples
- She gripped the door handle hard as the bus screeched to a halt.
- The painter held hard to the ladder as the wind howled outside.
- The rope was pulled hard to keep the boat secure in the stormy sea.
- She pressed her ear hard against the door to listen to the conversation.
- The passenger hung hard onto the safety bar as the roller coaster dropped suddenly.
Synonyms
Meaning 9
Earnestly or intently; "thought hard about it"; "stared hard at the accused".
Meaning 10
To the full extent possible; all the way; "hard alee"; "the ship went hard astern"; "swung the wheel hard left".