harder
Pronunciation: [ˈhɑrdər]
Word
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?
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