| query | A t____ place or area is considered to have a lot of crime and violence .A tough place or area is considered to have a lot of crime and violence . She doesn't seem cut out for this tough neighbourhood. Arthur grew up in a tough city. |
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| word | tough |
| full-definition | adjective A tough person is strong and determined, and can tolerate difficulty or suffering . He built up a reputation as a tough businessman. She is tough and ambitious. Mrs Potter has a reputation for toughness and determination. If you describe someone as tough, you mean that they are rough and violent . He had shot three people dead, earning himself a reputation as a tough guy. Three burly toughs elbowed their way to the front. A tough place or area is considered to have a lot of crime and violence . She doesn't seem cut out for this tough neighbourhood. Arthur grew up in a tough city. A tough way of life or period of time is difficult or full of suffering. She had a pretty tough childhood. It's been a tough day. He was having a really tough time at work. A tough task or problem is difficult to do or solve . It was a very tough decision but we feel we made the right one. Whoever wins the election is going to have a tough job getting the economy back on its feet. It may be tough to raise cash. Change is often tough to deal with. Tough policies or actions are strict and firm. He is known for taking a tough line on security. He announced tough measures to limit the money supply. A tough substance is strong, and difficult to break, cut, or tear . In industry, diamond can form a tough, non-corrosive coating for tools. ...dark brown beans with a rather tough outer skin. Tough meat is difficult to cut and chew . The steak was tough and the peas were like bullets. |
| inflections | toughertoughesttoughstoughingtoughedtoughness |
| cefr-level | B2 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:b2
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