harder
Translation
harder, more difficult, tougher
Examples
This test is harder than the last one.
This test is harder than the last one.
You need to work harder.
You need to work harder.
This wood is harder than pine.
This wood is harder than pine.
Grammar Patterns
((harder)) ((than sth./sb.)) more difficult or firm than something/somebody This exam is harder than the last one.
Similar Words
Synonyms: more difficult, tougher; Antonyms: easier, softer
Etymology
From the Old English word 'heard' plus the comparative suffix '-er', meaning 'more'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as simply 'more hard'. The '-er' suffix is a common way to form comparatives in English.