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- [hahr-dee]
- /ˈhɑr di/
- /ˈhɑː.di/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahr-dee]
- /ˈhɑr di/
Definitions of hardier word
- adjective hardier capable of enduring fatigue, hardship, exposure, etc.; sturdy; strong: hardy explorers of northern Canada. 1
- adjective hardier (of plants) able to withstand the cold of winter in the open air. 1
- adjective hardier requiring great physical courage, vigor, or endurance: the hardiest sports. 1
- adjective hardier bold or daring; courageous: hardy soldiers. 1
- adjective hardier unduly bold; presumptuous; foolhardy. 1
- noun hardier Comparative form of hardy. 1
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Origin of hardier
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English hardi < Old French, past participle of *hardir to harden, make brave < Germanic; compare Gothic -hardjan, Old High German hartjan to harden
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Parts of speech for Hardier
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hardier popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
hardier usage trend in Literature
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