hard

/hɑːd/adj
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

Solid and firm.

2

Resistant to pressure; difficult to break, cut, or penetrate.

3

Strong.

4

Containing alcohol.

5

Very acidic or tannic.

6

High in dissolved chemical salts, especially those of calcium.

7

Having the capability of being a permanent magnet by being a material with high magnetic coercivity (compare soft).

8

Having a high energy (high frequency; short wavelength).

9

Made up of parallel rays, producing clearly defined shadows.

10

Difficult or requiring a lot of effort to do, understand, experience, or deal with.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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