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hard vs severely

severely vs hard

hard is an adjective but severely is not an adjective.

hard and severely both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hard No Yes No Yes
severely No No No Yes
As adverbs, hard and severely are synonyms defined as:
  • hard and severely: causing great damage or hardship
hard (adjective) severely (adjective)
produced without vibration of the vocal cords
resisting weight or pressure
dispassionate
(of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward or touching the velum
(of light) transmitted directly from a pointed light source
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
being distilled rather than fermented; having a high alcoholic content
unfortunate or hard to bear
given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors
dried out
very strong or vigorous
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
hard (adverb) severely (adverb)
with effort or force or vigor to a severe or serious degree
to the full extent possible; all the way with sternness; in a severe manner
slowly and with difficulty causing great damage or hardship
causing great damage or hardship
with firmness
indulging excessively
earnestly or intently
with pain or distress or bitterness
very near or close in space or time
into a solid condition
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