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tough

/tʌf/
tough tʌf
English Definition
adj. strong and durable; not easily broken
中文释义
坚韧的，强硬的
Significado en Español
duro, resistente
한국어 뜻
강인한, 단단한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cứng rắn, dai dẳng
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Example Sentence

It was a tough decision to make.

这是一个艰难的决定。

Synonyms
strong resilient hardy
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “tough”:

  1. A sturdy
  2. B fragile
  3. C flimsy
  4. D brittle
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A — sturdy. “tough” means adj. strong and durable; not easily broken

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

These ______ leather work boots can easily survive years of hard use.

  1. A fragile
  2. B flimsy
  3. C delicate
  4. D tough
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D — tough. “tough” means adj. strong and durable; not easily broken

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Common questions about “tough”

What does “tough” mean?

tough — adj. strong and durable; not easily broken. In Chinese: 坚韧的，强硬的.

How do you pronounce “tough”?

tough is pronounced /tʌf/. It breaks into 1 syllable: tough.

How do you use “tough” in a sentence?

It was a tough decision to make. (这是一个艰难的决定。)

What are synonyms for “tough”?

strong, resilient, hardy — all close in meaning to tough (adj. strong and durable; not easily broken).

Is “tough” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. tough appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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