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Hard

vs

Difficult

/hɑːd/·/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

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Quite different — distinct meanings

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Hard

noun

A firm or paved beach or slope convenient for hauling vessels out of the water.

Also: A tyre whose compound is softer than superhards, and harder than mediums.

Difficult

verb

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

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