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hard

/hɑːd/
noun

  1. A firm or paved beach or slope convenient for hauling vessels out of the water.

  2. A tyre whose compound is softer than superhards, and harder than mediums.

  3. Crack cocaine.

adjective

  1. (of material or fluid) Having a severe property; presenting difficulty.

  2. (personal or social) Having a severe property; presenting difficulty.

  3. Unquestionable.

    "hard evidence;  a hard requirement"

Synonymsstrong, confusing, difficult, puzzling, tough, tricky
Antonymssoft, soft, easy, simple, straightforward, trite
adverb

  1. (manner) With much force or effort.

    "At the intersection, bear hard left."

  2. (manner) With difficulty.

    "His degree was hard earned."

  3. So as to raise difficulties.

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