difficult
/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/
English A1 · BeginneradjectiveDescribing things
difficult (adjective) means not easy; needing a lot of effort.
Persian: سخت
Meaning of difficult
| Word | difficult |
|---|---|
| Definition | not easy; needing a lot of effort |
| Persian | سخت |
| Pronunciation | /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Level | A1 (Beginner) |
Example sentence
Chinese is difficult at first.
چینی در ابتدا سخت است.
Word forms of difficult
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| adjective | difficult |
| noun | difficulty |
Synonyms of difficult
hard, tough
Opposites of difficult
Common phrases with difficult
- difficult to say
- a difficult question
- difficult time
Related English words
easynot difficult; needing little effort · A1biglarge in size or amount · A1smallnot large in size or amount · A1goodof a high quality or pleasant · A1badnot good; of low quality or unpleasant · A1newrecently made, bought or started · A1oldhaving lived or existed for a long time · A1beautifulvery pleasing to look at or listen to · A1
Questions about difficult
What does difficult mean?
difficult (adjective) means not easy; needing a lot of effort.
What is the Persian meaning of difficult?
difficult means سخت in Persian.
What level is the word difficult?
difficult is a English A1 (beginner) word.
What is another word for difficult?
Words close in meaning to difficult include hard, tough.
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