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What does Hard mean?
Hard means difficult, firm, or with strong effort.
Dictionary definition
Hard can mean difficult to do or understand, firm and not soft, or with a lot of effort.
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The table is made of hard wood.
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She worked hard to improve her spelling.
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Which meaning fits hard?
Difficult, firm, or with strong effort matches the meaning of the word.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to hard?
Difficult is close in meaning to hard.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for hard?
Easy is an opposite of hard when talking about difficulty.
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Partadjective, adverb.
MeaningHard means difficult, firm, or with strong effort.
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Hint for students
Hard means difficult, firm, or with strong effort.
Common mix-up
Hard does not always mean difficult. In some sentences, it means firm or with strong effort.
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Write two short sentences that use hard in different ways. Underline the clue words that show which meaning is being used. Example: The table is made of hard wood. Clue words: table, made, wood. Ask: Which meaning of hard does my sentence show?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to compare meanings of hard in this model sentence: "The table is made of hard wood." Which meaning fits, and what context clues prove it?
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