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- DictionaryTough/təf/
adjective
- 1. (of a substance or object) strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough or careless handling: "tough backpacks for climbers"
- 2. able to endure hardship or pain: "even at this ripe old age, he's still as tough as old boots"
noun
- 1. a rough and violent person, especially a gangster or criminal: informal "young toughs sporting their state-of-the-art firearms"
verb
- 1. endure a period of hardship or difficulty. informal
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difficult to perform, accomplish, or deal with; hard, trying, or troublesome: a tough problem. hard to bear or endure (often used ironically): tough luck. vigorous; severe; violent: a tough struggle. vicious; rough; rowdyish: a tough character; a tough neighborhood.
Definition of tough – Learner’s Dictionary. tough. adjective. uk / tʌf / us. tough adjective (DIFFICULT) Add to word list. B2. difficult: He's had a tough time at work recently. We've had to make some tough decisions. Fewer examples. It was a tough election, but they held onto their majority.
Definition of tough adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. Able to withstand great strain without tearing or breaking; strong and resilient: a tough all-weather fabric. 2. Hard to cut or chew: tough meat. 3. a. Physically hardy; rugged: tough mountaineers; a tough cop. b. Strong-minded; resolute: a tough negotiator. 4. a. Aggressive; pugnacious. b.
Definitions of 'tough' 1. A tough person is strong and determined, and can tolerate difficulty or suffering. [...] 2. If you describe someone as tough, you mean that they are rough and violent. [...] 3. A tough place or area is considered to have a lot of crime and violence. [...] More. Video. Learn how to use this word. tough. Like this video?
There are 21 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word tough, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Definition of tough noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
