Hard (Adverb)
Meaning 1
Slowly and with difficulty; "prejudices die hard"; "he was so dizzy he could hardly stand up straight".
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Meaning 5
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 6
With pain or distress or bitterness; "he took the rejection very hard".
Meaning 7
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 8
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 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".