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rugged vs hard

hard vs rugged

rugged and hard both are adjectives.

rugged is not an adverb while hard is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rugged No Yes No No
hard No Yes No Yes
rugged (adjective) hard (adjective)
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring produced without vibration of the vocal cords
having long narrow shallow depressions (as grooves or wrinkles) in the surface resisting weight or pressure
very difficult; severely testing stamina or resolution dispassionate
topographically very uneven (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
rugged (adverb) hard (adverb)
with effort or force or vigor
to the full extent possible; all the way
slowly and with difficulty
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
Difference between rugged and hard

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