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Difficult
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Simple meaning
What does Difficult mean?
Difficult means hard to do or understand.
Dictionary definition
Hard to do, understand, solve, or deal with.
Example sentences
Difficult in a sentence
easy
The puzzle was difficult at first.
medium
She asked for help with a difficult math problem.
hard
A difficult challenge can become easier when it is broken into smaller steps.
Synonyms
Words like Difficult
hardUse for something not easy.
challengingUse for something that takes effort and skill.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Difficult word family
Base word
difficult
noun
difficulty
The quality of being hard to do or understand.
noun
difficulties
Problems or challenges.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does difficult mean?
Difficult means something is hard to do, solve, or understand.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses difficult correctly?
This sentence uses difficult to mean hard.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of difficult?
Easy means not hard, which is the opposite of difficult.
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