hard vs easy vs soft
hard
Definitions
adjective
- (of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward or touching the velum
- dried out
- being distilled rather than fermented; having a high alcoholic content
- not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
- produced without vibration of the vocal cords
adverb
- indulging excessively
- earnestly or intently
- with effort or force or vigor
- very near or close in space or time
- with pain or distress or bitterness
Examples
Richardson, are proprietors of shows, and the berouged, bedraggled creatures who exhibit on the platform outside for their living.
I find it hard to get my tongue round these Polish names.
You would be hard pressed to find a young captain or major who hadn't flown combat sorties in the area of operations.
easy
Definitions
adjective
- less in demand and therefore readily obtainable
- in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
- posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
- affording pleasure
- not hurried or forced
adverb
- in a relaxed manner; or without hardship
- without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')
- with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily')
Examples
Anybody who has tried to follow a rigorous diet will know how easy it is to lapse back into bad habits.
I don't otherwise want to move: I have a large place in a convenient location with reasonable rent that allows pets, which isn't easy to find.
The centre is ideally located within easy reach of many historical sites and venues for practical and outdoor activities.
