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hard

The correct spelling is hard.

How to pronounce hard

/hɑːd/
noun

IPA: /hɑːd/

Say it like: Har-d

The correct spelling is hard. A firm or paved beach or slope convenient for hauling vessels out of the water. For example: "The prisoners were sentenced to three years' hard."

Usage Examples

The prisoners were sentenced to three years' hard.

hard evidence;  a hard requirement

At the intersection, there are two roads going to the left. Take the hard left.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A firm or paved beach or slope convenient for hauling vessels out of the water.
  2. 2.A tyre whose compound is softer than superhards, and harder than mediums.
  3. 3.Crack cocaine.
  4. 4.Hard labor.

adjective

  1. 1.(of material or fluid) Having a severe property; presenting difficulty.
  2. 2.(personal or social) Having a severe property; presenting difficulty.
  3. 3.Unquestionable.
  4. 4.(of a road intersection) Having a comparatively larger or a ninety-degree angle.
  5. 5.(of a male) Sexually aroused.

adverb

  1. 1.(manner) With much force or effort.
  2. 2.(manner) With difficulty.
  3. 3.So as to raise difficulties.
  4. 4.(manner) Compactly.
  5. 5.Near, close.

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