Hard and Hale

Hard

Hard adjective - Able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure.
Usage example: they were forced to import sheep of a harder stock, one that could thrive in the harsh climate

Hale and hard are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hale" instead an adjective "Hard".

Nearby Words: harden, hardship, hardy, hardly, hardness

Hale

Hale adjective - Enjoying health and vigor.
Usage example: still hale and strong at 80, often outdoing his younger golfing buddies

Hard and hale are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hard" instead an adjective "Hale".

Nearby Word: haley
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