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Definition hard in British English

hard adverb

adverb
/hɑː(r)d/

▪ desperately, ever so, extremely, tremendously

1

using a lot of effort

Example

The Chinese team have worked very hard to get this far in the competition.

Example

Our people fought hard to gain independence.

Example

I was trying very hard to remember her name.

Synonyms and related words
difficult hard tough
1.1

using a lot of force

Example

She pressed her face hard against the glass.

Example

You need to push harder.

Example

I didn't mean to hit him so hard.

Synonyms and related words
concerted painstaking all-out
1.2

if you look, listen, or think hard, you do it carefully with your full attention

Example

I had to think hard before coming up with the right answer.

Synonyms and related words
concerted painstaking all-out
2

if it rains or snows hard, a lot of rain or snow falls

Synonyms and related words
rainy showery drizzly
Definition hard in British English

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