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Tough /tʌf/

The meaning and definition of Tough, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully.
    “They were doing fine until they encountered a bunch of toughs from the opposition.”
verb
  1. To endure.
  2. To toughen.
adjective
  1. Strong and resilient; sturdy.
    “The tent, made of tough canvas, held up to many abuses.”
  2. (of food) Difficult to cut or chew.
    “To soften a tough cut of meat, the recipe suggested simmering it for hours.”

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