harder
- 01 A2 Elementary
adj.more difficult to do, understand, or deal with.
adj.denoting a higher level of difficulty or complexity compared to another task or situation.
Simple“The second level of the game is much harder than the first.”
In context“The advanced physics module proved significantly harder than the introductory course, requiring twice as many hours of independent study.”
PitfallThis exam was more harder than the last one. This exam was harder than the last one.Do not use 'more' with 'harder'. The '-er' ending already means 'more'.
- 02 A2 Elementary
adj.more solid or firm; not easy to break or bend.
adj.possessing a higher degree of physical rigidity or resistance to pressure.
Simple“This mattress is harder than my old one, but it is better for my back.”
In context“The alloy becomes harder after the cooling process, making it suitable for industrial cutting tools.”
- 03 A2 Elementary
adv.with more energy, strength, or effort.
adv.with greater intensity, force, or application of effort.
Simple“You need to study harder if you want to pass the final exam.”
In context“The team worked harder in the second half, eventually overcoming the deficit to win the championship match.”
Synonymsmore intenselymore vigorouslyAntonyms
Usage harder question · harder time · harder to find
From hard + -er.
From Afrikaans haarder (“mullet”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.