tougher

CEFRB1

/tˈʌfər/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Stronger or more difficult than something else.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    comparative form of tough: more tough

Examples

  • English is tougher for me than math.

  • Metal cases are undoubtedly tougher, but much more expensive.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

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In context

  • Shinty, once a battle royal between villages, is still a far tougher game than hockey, its nearest Sassenach equivalent.

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