How to pronounce“tough”in English
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Definitions of “tough”
Of a material, strong and resilient; sturdy.
“The tent, made of tough canvas, held up to many abuses.”
Of food, difficult to cut or chew.
“To soften a tough cut of meat, the recipe suggested simmering it for hours.”
Used to indicate lack of sympathy
“If you don't like it, tough!”
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.”
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