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harder

Pronunciation: [ˈhɑrdər]

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Learn how to use harder in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “difficulty”

(adjective) when something is more challenging or requires more effort than something else. If you find a math problem harder than the last one, it means you need to work harder to solve it.

Example

The new homework is harder than the last assignment, and I need more time to finish it.

Example

The test was not harder than I expected; it was actually easier than the practice ones.

Example

Is this puzzle harder than the one we did yesterday?

Context: “effort”

(adverb) when someone puts in more effort or tries more than before. If you study harder for a test, you are working more to do well.

Example

I studied harder for this exam, and I feel confident about my answers.

Example

He didn’t work harder on his project, so he received a low grade.

Example

Are you going to work harder on your next assignment?

How to pronounce harder

Pronunciation: [ˈhɑrdər]

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