HARD
- firm to the touch; not soft
- difficult
- harsh; severe
- (of water) containing mineral salts that interfere with the action of soap
- (of drugs) addictive
- (of drinks) containing much alcohol
- the refuse or coarser parts of flax or hemp, separated in hackling
- to deal harshly with; be stern
- in close proximity to; near
- in great perplexity or difficulty; at a loss
- needing money
- firm and unyielding [adj HARDER, HARDEST]