noun Download 🔗Share A person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully. Examples : "They were doing fine until they encountered a bunch of toughs from the opposition." person character police society essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To endure. Examples : "My brother had to tough out the final exam; he studied hard to endure the long test. " ability action being character condition essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To toughen. Examples : "The new chef is toughening his employees by giving them challenging tasks. " material process essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Strong and resilient; sturdy. Examples : "The tent, made of tough canvas, held up to many abuses." quality character ability essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (of food) Difficult to cut or chew. Examples : "To soften a tough cut of meat, the recipe suggested simmering it for hours." food quality essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Rugged or physically hardy. Examples : "Only a tough species will survive in the desert." body character person quality essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Stubborn. Examples : "He had a reputation as a tough negotiator." character attitude essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (of weather etc) Harsh or severe. Examples : "The winter weather was tough this year, with freezing temperatures and heavy snow. " weather essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Rowdy or rough. Examples : "A bunch of the tough boys from the wrong side of the tracks threatened him." character attitude person essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (of questions, etc.) Difficult or demanding. Examples : "This is a tough crowd." attitude character essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Undergoing plastic deformation before breaking. Examples : "The metal used to build the bike frame is very tough; it can withstand a lot of pressure before bending or breaking. " material technical essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection Download 🔗Share Used to indicate lack of sympathy Examples : ""Tough," she said, "you should have studied harder for the test." " attitude character emotion society essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading