harder
Translation
harder
Examples
This question is harder than the last one.
This question is harder than the last one.
You need to work harder.
You need to work harder.
This material is harder than steel.
This material is harder than steel.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) harder ((than sth.)) to be more difficult or solid than (sth.) This test is harder than the last one.
((verb)) harder to do (sth.) with more effort You should try harder next time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: more difficult, tougher; Antonyms: easier, softer
Etymology
The comparative form of the adjective/adverb 'hard', formed by adding the suffix '-er'.
Memory Tips
The '-er' ending means 'more'. So, 'harder' simply means 'more hard'.