Difference between Solid and Hard

What is the difference between Solid and Hard?

Solid as a noun is a substance in the fundamental state of matter that retains its size and shape without need of a container (as opposed to a liquid or gas). while Hard as a noun is a firm or paved beach or slope convenient for hauling vessels out of the water

Solid

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A substance in the fundamental state of matter that retains its size and shape without need of a container (as opposed to a liquid or gas). A three-dimensional figure (as opposed to a surface, an area, or a curve). A favor: a helpful deed. An article of clothing which is of a single color throughout. Food which is not liquid-based.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: Without spaces or hyphens.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: In the solid state; not fluid. Large, massive. Filling. Lacking holes or hollows; as solid gold, solid chocolate. Strong or unyielding; as a solid foundation. Lacking errors or inconsistencies. Written as one word, without spaces or hyphens. Excellent, especially musically. Being of a single color throughout.

Example sentence: A house must be built on solid foundations if it is to last. The same principle applies to man, otherwise he too will sink back into the soft ground and becomes swallowed up by the world of illusion.

Hard

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A firm or paved beach or slope convenient for hauling vessels out of the water

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: With much force or effort.With difficulty.Compactly.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Resistant to pressure.Requiring a lot of effort to do or understandDemanding a lot of effort to endure., severe, harsh, unfriendly, brutal.Unquestionable.Of drink, strong.Having a comparatively larger or a ninety-degree angle.Of water, high in dissolved calcium compounds.Sexually aroused.Having muscles that are tightened as a result of intense, regular exercise.Of a ferromagnetic material, having the capability of being a permanent magnet by being a material with high magnetic coercivity (c.f. soft)

Example sentence: Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.

We hope you now know whether to use Solid or Hard in your sentence.

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